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NV12 SVR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 SVR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 139,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 132,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 132,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 122,329 miles

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

Rear shock absorbers cover s insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2023 110,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked up yellow (Front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,286 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 100,119 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,975 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 92,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 86,430 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 79,355 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2018 72,644 miles

Washer jets slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2017 65,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 65,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7 mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,650 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 SVR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SVR, 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 SVR registered?

NV12 SVR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is NV12 SVR safe to buy?

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