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H21 WHO

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 WHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 101,495 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,971 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 90,257 miles

Coolant leak By Radiator ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,977 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,662 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 77,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm's bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 65,756 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,392 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 46,751 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 41,482 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 34,945 miles

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

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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H21 WHO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 H21 WHO, 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 H21 WHO registered?

H21 WHO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is H21 WHO safe to buy?

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