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BE12 HAY

2016 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,599 mi
Last recorded91,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE12 HAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 91,599 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 91,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 84,566 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 84,566 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple not fully tightened (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,360 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 69,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 51,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,426 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 27,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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BE12 HAY is a 2016 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 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 BE12 HAY, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BE12 HAY registered?

BE12 HAY is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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