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HJ12 HZL

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,322 mi
Last recorded77,322 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 HZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 77,322 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 70,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 61,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 57,463 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,090 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,108 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 41,783 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 36,291 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,057 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres cracked in tread

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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HJ12 HZL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HJ12 HZL, 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 HJ12 HZL registered?

HJ12 HZL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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