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NL62 RXW

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,472 mi
Last recorded79,472 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL62 RXW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 79,472 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 79,440 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,669 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 71,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 63,642 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,978 miles

coolant low

Fail 4 Nov 2021 46,978 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

coolant low

Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,073 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 36,073 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 32,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 29,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,001 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,501 miles

lower covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,803 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 RXW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL62 RXW registered?

NL62 RXW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is NL62 RXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL62 RXW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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