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DS12 HZA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,209 mi
Last recorded128,209 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 HZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,209 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 128,209 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 121,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 115,464 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,799 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 109,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 99,866 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 90,822 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,153 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,495 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 55,571 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 55,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 44,618 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,729 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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DS12 HZA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS12 HZA, 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 DS12 HZA registered?

DS12 HZA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is DS12 HZA safe to buy?

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