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BN12 HFU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,714 mi
Last recorded107,714 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 HFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 107,714 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 101,722 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHT CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 101,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output SLIGHT CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 86,792 miles

n/s/f head lamp unit condensation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2022 78,388 miles

Nearside Front washer only just provides enough liquid on screen

Fail 16 Jan 2022 78,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front washer only just provides enough liquid on screen

Pass 15 Dec 2020 71,048 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 63,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,333 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,191 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,191 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine Oil requires topping up

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,821 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2016 41,821 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,667 miles

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

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 HFU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN12 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

BN12 HFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BN12 HFU safe to buy?

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