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BV12 HBF

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,321 mi
Last recorded107,321 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 HBF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2025 107,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 92,790 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 81,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 78,241 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 71,853 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 66,466 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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 52,571 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 45,827 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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BV12 HBF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BV12 HBF, 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 BV12 HBF registered?

BV12 HBF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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