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2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 NUK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 121,634 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE RUST

Pass 2 Aug 2025 115,244 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 113,056 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 104,620 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash + message for check pad wear

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage fouling bracket on shock absorber slightly on lock to lock

Offside Front Coil spring not mounted correctly and strut top mount rubber damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 104,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning lamp on dash + message for check pad wear

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose insecure

Nearside Front Fog lamp loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti roll bar linkage fouling bracket on shock absorber slightly on lock to lock

Offside Front Coil spring not mounted correctly and strut top mount rubber damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Numerous leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 87,910 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Fail 21 Jul 2021 87,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 0.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Pass 22 May 2020 72,204 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 59,793 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator light illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 50,636 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Vehicle undertray damaged nearside front

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2017 44,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 37,410 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,831 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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NV12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue 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 NV12 NUK, 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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NV12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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