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2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,736 mi
Last recorded114,736 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 114,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake wear indicator disconnected

Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,795 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 103,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body damage front and rear

Fail 20 Sep 2024 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape on tread below limit several places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread attention soon (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge below wear band very close to limit [ATTENTION ] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing loosing shape on tread close to wear bands / nail in tread near inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damage front and rear

Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may need attention soon (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres starting to loose shape on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damage front and rear

Fail 21 Sep 2023 99,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread may need attention soon (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge / damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres starting to loose shape on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body damage front and rear

Pass 22 Sep 2022 95,681 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 95,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn low

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 91,319 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 91,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 86,659 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 83,549 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 80,833 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 80,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,232 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 54,232 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 27,170 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 UVB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 UVB, 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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What year was NL12 UVB registered?

NL12 UVB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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