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NX12 JOH

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,148 mi
Last recorded98,148 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 JOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 93,653 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 88,830 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,578 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,578 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 79,228 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 79,228 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,909 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,912 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Engine Management Warning Lamp staying on.

Front brake discs corroded, slightly scored, rear brake discs excessively corroded, slightly scored.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 65,904 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted, unable to fully inspect seat belts.

Engine Management Warning Lamp staying on.

Front brake discs corroded, slightly scored, rear brake discs excessively corroded, slightly scored.

Pass 12 May 2016 60,413 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front tyre on legal limit and needs replacing ASAP

Pass 28 Apr 2015 45,325 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 45,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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NX12 JOH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NX12 JOH, 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 NX12 JOH registered?

NX12 JOH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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