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NW11 NEL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,473 mi
Last recorded152,473 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNW11 NEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 152,473 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 152,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 143,568 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 130,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 116,837 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,019 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 87,761 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN

SCREEN WASHERS POOR

Pass 30 Oct 2018 76,518 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 76,518 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,846 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 49,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,143 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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NW11 NEL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,600cc diesel 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 NW11 NEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NW11 NEL registered?

NW11 NEL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is NW11 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NW11 NEL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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