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NU62 FRP

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,394 mi
Last recorded98,394 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU62 FRP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,394 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,422 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 88,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise Replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 88,269 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise Replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 81,710 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 81,003 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 58,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Apr 2018 50,888 miles

Front Washers poor but screen clearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 43,926 miles

Engine covers and Under-Trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,220 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,209 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 FRP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FRP, 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 FRP registered?

NU62 FRP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2012.

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