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BHW 504A

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,849 mi
Last recorded40,849 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHW 504A
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 40,849 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 40,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 23,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 21,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 18,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2022 18,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 15,670 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 14,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 13,969 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 12,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 11,278 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 11,278 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,433 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 7,890 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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BHW 504A is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BHW 504A, 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 BHW 504A registered?

BHW 504A is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is BHW 504A safe to buy?

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