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HH04 RVO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,640 mi
Last recorded141,640 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH04 RVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 141,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 127,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 120,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,926 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 106,700 miles

under trays

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,651 miles

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

under trays

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 8,242 miles

UNDER TRAYS

Fail 17 Jan 2018 8,242 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

UNDER TRAYS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 66,702 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HH04 RVO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HH04 RVO, 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 HH04 RVO registered?

HH04 RVO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is HH04 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HH04 RVO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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