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NL62 PVZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,727 mi
Last recorded99,727 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 PVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 99,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre stepping

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,394 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 95,354 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,115 miles

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 86,644 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads low / Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front fog light not working

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,970 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 71,970 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 59,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 52,769 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 52,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam no bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam no bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 50,823 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 44,704 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 44,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 41,519 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,940 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 32,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,930 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,307 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 PVZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NL62 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

NL62 PVZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is NL62 PVZ safe to buy?

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