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NL62 JSZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,036 mi
Last recorded94,036 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 JSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,036 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 94,034 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 87,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 87,246 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened hole in the frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 77,777 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2023 71,208 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,609 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 61,991 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,459 miles

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

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

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2020 54,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

oil leak

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (rear) arm ball joint pointing upwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 43,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (rear) arm ball joint pointing upwards. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 32,581 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn aprox. (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 25,046 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 24,382 miles

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

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

damage to o/s/f door and wing

o/s kidney grill damaged

o/s/f tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 24 Sep 2015 16,081 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 10,653 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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NL62 JSZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL62 JSZ, 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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NL62 JSZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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