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NV12 WTW

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,406 mi
Last recorded118,406 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV12 WTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 118,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.5mm, also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 108,718 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,126 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 80,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 74,181 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 74,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,965 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 60,191 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 49,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing (3.5.1g)

washers appear to be frozen at time of test

Pass 4 Mar 2017 39,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 29,840 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 29,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WTW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

NV12 WTW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is NV12 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV12 WTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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