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NL12 XWN

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,407 mi
Last recorded113,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 XWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 113,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 104,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 104,818 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 95,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 95,302 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 86,195 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 76,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 62,084 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,088 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 56,088 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 55,112 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2019 55,112 miles

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,105 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 43,786 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 34,597 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 33,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Dec 2015 30,524 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 26,772 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 XWN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

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

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