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HG12 VTK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,934 mi
Last recorded88,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VTK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 88,934 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush play mist (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,331 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,824 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,130 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 67,041 miles

Coolant leak engine ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 62,483 miles

engine and under cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 56,055 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 56,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread area to cords and balding outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,223 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge to cords and balding edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,690 miles

Front inner pads wearing slightly low approx. 5.00mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 42,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,684 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre damage to outer side wall but not through to cords

Fail 27 Jun 2015 691,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s front tyre damage to side wall not through to cords

Pass 27 Jun 2015 691,250 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre damage to side wall not through to cords

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 VTK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

HG12 VTK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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