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NV12 OEL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,090 mi
Last recorded24,090 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 24,090 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 22,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

light damage to front of vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 23 Nov 2023 21,157 miles

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

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

light damage to vehicle

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Nov 2022 19,922 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 18,539 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 17 Nov 2020 17,234 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 17,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 15,781 miles

nearside park brake has low effort

Pass 25 May 2018 14,236 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 11,916 miles

both wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 9 May 2016 9,428 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 6,379 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 OEL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OEL, 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 NV12 OEL registered?

NV12 OEL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 August 2012.

Is NV12 OEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 OEL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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