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NU12 EXO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,019 mi
Last recorded80,019 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 EXO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 80,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 74,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 71,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 65,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,567 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 38,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 25,216 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 13,422 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 13,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,226 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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NU12 EXO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 NU12 EXO, 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

How do I check the history of NU12 EXO?

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What year was NU12 EXO registered?

NU12 EXO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is NU12 EXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 EXO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU12 EXO have outstanding finance?

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