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HG12 HWC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,703 mi
Last recorded224,703 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 HWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 224,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 224,703 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 219,120 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 219,120 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 82,187 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 82,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 137,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 137,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 130,640 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 122,982 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 99,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre is worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2015 80,928 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre is worn and devoid of tread on inner edge

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 HWC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 HWC, 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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HG12 HWC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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