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DU12 BHL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,523 mi
Last recorded144,523 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 BHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 144,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 139,982 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and rear, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 139,982 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside front and rear, also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 135,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 135,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall has deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 129,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside drl not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 125,163 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside drl not working

Fail 5 Nov 2021 125,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside drl not working

Pass 5 Nov 2020 119,899 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 115,561 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 111,899 miles

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

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 Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn O/S N/S bump stops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,108 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,855 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,692 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,378 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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DU12 BHL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 DU12 BHL, 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 DU12 BHL registered?

DU12 BHL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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