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NU12 FRO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,153 mi
Last recorded74,153 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 FRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,153 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2025 71,407 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2025 71,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing at edges

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2024 65,723 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2023 62,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,627 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 50,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,317 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 44,317 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))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 38,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 38,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,627 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 18,493 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 FRO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRO, 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 FRO?

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What year was NU12 FRO registered?

NU12 FRO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is NU12 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 FRO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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