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BJ12 HFB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,319 mi
Last recorded63,319 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 HFB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 58,463 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 56,101 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 52,002 miles

nearside and offside front brake pads weraing low

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

slight play in offside front inner steering rack/rack end

Pass 23 May 2022 46,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 May 2021 42,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1,6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 39,452 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s and o/s/r tyres tread getting low

under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 1 May 2019 34,851 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,849 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 31,360 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 28,129 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 24,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 20,967 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ12 HFB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BJ12 HFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 HFB registered?

BJ12 HFB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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