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WV12 NKK

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,449 mi
Last recorded92,449 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 NKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 92,449 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror damage

Nearside Front water come inside the headlamp

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 89,149 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,257 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 85,257 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 84,863 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 84,863 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended very stiff (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 83,528 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 83,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2021 76,196 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 May 2020 68,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,438 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 43,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 43,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/r inner parking sensor dislocated

Pass 24 Feb 2017 42,908 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 32,610 miles

child seats fitted in rear of vehicle preventing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,095 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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WV12 NKK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV12 NKK, 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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WV12 NKK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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