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NL12 PNN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,528 mi
Last recorded153,528 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 PNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 153,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 153,507 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light unit damaged, taped up no white light showing

Pass 9 Oct 2024 141,355 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,217 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 135,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 130,461 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 130,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 116,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 114,542 miles

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Towards the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cable tied secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear disc badly pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Towards the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cable tied secure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside rear disc badly pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 112,389 miles

Exhaust deteriorated, Front flexi joint

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Cable tied, clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel signs of repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 103,917 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,878 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 94,717 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,418 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 67,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 67,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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NL12 PNN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 PNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NL12 PNN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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