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HD12 EAO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,663 mi
Last recorded82,663 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 EAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 82,663 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2025 78,408 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2023 67,368 miles

Nearside Front brake pads starting to wear low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2022 62,214 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,201 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 57,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,849 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 49,789 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2018 45,370 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 40,580 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 34,986 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,360 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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HD12 EAO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 HD12 EAO, 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 HD12 EAO registered?

HD12 EAO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is HD12 EAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 EAO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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