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BN12 HBC

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,812 mi
Last recorded97,812 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 97,812 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 95,995 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 94,009 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 92,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 83,785 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 75,869 miles

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 20 Jan 2020 67,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254018Y RFT (5.2.3 (e))

brake wear indicator faulty

Pass 24 Jan 2019 48,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,816 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 38,234 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,141 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 22,725 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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BN12 HBC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN12 HBC, 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 BN12 HBC registered?

BN12 HBC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 HBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 HBC shows 12 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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