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NL12 POA

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,531 mi
Last recorded121,531 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 POA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 121,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2025 112,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant low

underbody trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2024 105,006 miles

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside

Pass 2 Jun 2023 96,979 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 May 2023 96,899 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,333 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 86,789 miles

brake pad wear lamp on. Pad linings all ok

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,518 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 67,341 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 55,877 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 45,566 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,535 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,611 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,585 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,180 miles

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 POA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 POA, 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 POA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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