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NU12 VTW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,862 mi
Last recorded184,862 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 VTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 184,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 177,326 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 177,317 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 172,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 163,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,006 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 149,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 144,177 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 144,177 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 132,624 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 132,624 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 126,330 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 126,327 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working built in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,464 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2016 119,464 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,877 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 VTW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VTW, 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.

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What year was NU12 VTW registered?

NU12 VTW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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