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HG12 NXX

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,902 mi
Last recorded62,902 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 NXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 62,902 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 62,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 61,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,223 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,706 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damaged and wearing thin outer edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 57,383 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damaged and wearing thin outer edge

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 56,267 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2018 54,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 52,672 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 52,672 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 48,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NXX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HG12 NXX, 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

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What year was HG12 NXX registered?

HG12 NXX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is HG12 NXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG12 NXX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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