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NR52 NER

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,778 mi
Last recorded78,778 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR52 NER
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 78,778 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 78,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 74,029 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 68,380 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,380 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 62,821 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,748 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,839 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 41,890 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 41,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 39,681 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2017 37,439 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner portion of tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2016 35,090 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,193 miles

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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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NR52 NER is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NR52 NER, 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 NR52 NER registered?

NR52 NER is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is NR52 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for NR52 NER 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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