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NL62 MLN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,948 mi
Last recorded154,948 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 MLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 154,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in it

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 136,199 miles

Central Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 135,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 116,127 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 106,439 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 106,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,372 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,284 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' not effecting veiw of road (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MLN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NL62 MLN, 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 NL62 MLN registered?

NL62 MLN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is NL62 MLN safe to buy?

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