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NL12 WKS

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,493 mi
Last recorded68,493 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 WKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged slightly in the door mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

front offside door mirror backing cover missing but no sharp exposed edges present

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,613 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 34,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn only operating on one tone

Fail 15 Feb 2017 34,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

horn only operating on one tone

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,832 miles

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

Nearside tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 27,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 WKS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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