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RA61 NAU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,664 mi
Last recorded81,664 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA61 NAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,664 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 77,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 77,353 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Road tyre side wall damaged and nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road tyre side wall damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2017 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Road tyre side wall damaged and nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Road tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2016 56,624 miles

Drivers side rear road tyre has damage and large cut to outer side wall of tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2015 46,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer road tyre side wall damaged

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 46,108 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

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

Nearside Front Outer road tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 22,799 miles

Headlight foils used

Nail in nearside front tyre also outerwall cut glued

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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RA61 NAU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RA61 NAU, 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 RA61 NAU registered?

RA61 NAU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is RA61 NAU safe to buy?

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