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HG12 DHZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,166 mi
Last recorded117,166 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 DHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,166 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyre outer sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the outer edge to 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside the headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the outer edge and tread bald on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in the windscreen, recommend replacement ASAP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and tread bald on the very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 110,569 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and tread bald on the very outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 104,649 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 104,649 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 2 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust covers split

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 97,437 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximately 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexible coupling loose but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front both shock absorber dust covers split

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 91,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,827 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine vibration

Fail 13 Jan 2021 87,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

engine vibration

Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,883 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 worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 78,883 miles

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

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 worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,523 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine cover, outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2018 72,523 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 worn low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

engine cover, outer sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 66,088 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

upper and lower engine covers, underfloor and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 66,088 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

upper and lower engine covers, underfloor and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 59,355 miles

All brake discs corroded

Handbrake warning light on

motifs removed from rear view mirror

upper and lower engine, under floor and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,514 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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HG12 DHZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG12 DHZ, 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 HG12 DHZ registered?

HG12 DHZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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