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RO12 NCA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,298 mi
Last recorded102,298 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 NCA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 102,298 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 91,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 84,794 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 11 Apr 2024 84,794 miles

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 16 Mar 2023 77,880 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 60,615 miles

Covers & Shields

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 60,615 miles

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

Covers & Shields

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 48,376 miles

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

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2019 37,867 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 28,780 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,092 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 10,838 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RO12 NCA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RO12 NCA, 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 RO12 NCA registered?

RO12 NCA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is RO12 NCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 NCA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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