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NV61 OWC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,785 mi
Last recorded89,785 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV61 OWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 89,785 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing in edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 82,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 78,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 73,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,607 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine not reading oil on dipstick

Pass 25 Aug 2020 64,323 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,626 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 61,626 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 56,679 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 56,679 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 49,701 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,009 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,268 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,708 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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NV61 OWC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NV61 OWC, 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 NV61 OWC registered?

NV61 OWC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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