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2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,974 mi
Last recorded33,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 HB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2025 33,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 33,334 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 32,999 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 32,106 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 29,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 27,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,681 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,600 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,158 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,421 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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47 HB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 47 HB, 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 47 HB registered?

47 HB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is 47 HB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 HB shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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