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HJ12 KHB

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,514 mi
Last recorded73,514 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KHB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 73,514 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector shaft seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes perished/cracked (brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover/sump pan area misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens condensated

Fail 17 Feb 2026 73,514 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector shaft seal misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm bushes perished/cracked (brake reaction) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover/sump pan area misted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer lamp lens condensated

Pass 24 Feb 2025 69,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 65,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 57,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 57,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 54,383 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 50,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Water ingress in headlamp

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 44,222 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 38,574 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 31,856 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 26,205 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 19,975 miles

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 KHB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KHB, 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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HJ12 KHB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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