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NU62 CYL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,664 mi
Last recorded156,664 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 CYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 156,664 miles

Nearside Outer Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 147,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 146,822 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 137,763 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 137,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,160 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 122,797 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 122,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,548 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jan 2019 104,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,087 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 81,274 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,290 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 56,638 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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NU62 CYL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NU62 CYL, 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 NU62 CYL registered?

NU62 CYL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is NU62 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU62 CYL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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