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TU54 NNN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,272 mi
Last recorded77,272 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTU54 NNN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 77,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 70,587 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 66,923 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 61,145 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 61,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 54,939 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 48,288 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 43,662 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 31 May 2019 37,597 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,426 miles

Offside Front play in steering arm/tie bar rack end, advise replacement

Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,945 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,282 miles

N.S.F. tyre worn low on outer edge of tread.

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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TU54 NNN 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 TU54 NNN, 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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TU54 NNN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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