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DV12 HAO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,401 mi
Last recorded76,401 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 76,401 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 May 2025 74,046 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 68,712 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Fail 16 May 2024 68,712 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Pass 4 May 2023 61,987 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 61,987 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 54,443 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 44,339 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 37,437 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 29,767 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 29,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 23,518 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 20,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,132 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 13,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DV12 HAO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV12 HAO, 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 DV12 HAO registered?

DV12 HAO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DV12 HAO safe to buy?

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