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HD12 MWE

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,817 mi
Last recorded46,817 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 MWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 46,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 43,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2024 40,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,456 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 33,749 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 32,800 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 28,698 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 25,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 21,410 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 17,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 14,441 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 MWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MWE, 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

How do I check the history of HD12 MWE?

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What year was HD12 MWE registered?

HD12 MWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is HD12 MWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 MWE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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