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NU12 OWM

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,596 mi
Last recorded73,596 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 OWM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 73,596 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 71,679 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 67,371 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 67,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 61,748 miles

coolant has been topped up for customer, customer will keep check on it

Fail 5 May 2023 61,748 miles

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

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

coolant tank empty

Pass 6 May 2022 58,636 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 May 2022 58,636 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2021 48,689 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,594 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 48,594 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 42,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 35,519 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,229 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,094 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 OWM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 NU12 OWM, 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 NU12 OWM registered?

NU12 OWM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is NU12 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 OWM 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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