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HJ12 KJY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,950 mi
Last recorded96,950 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KJY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 96,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

moisture inside both headlights - no affect on headlight output or aim at time of test

under trays obscuring components

Fail 4 Dec 2025 96,939 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

moisture inside both headlights - no affect on headlight output or aim at time of test

under trays obscuring components

Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 75,348 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 66,800 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 62,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 54,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 44,877 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 44,846 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,155 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,552 miles

Oil leak diff leaking oil ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 27,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 21,937 miles

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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HJ12 KJY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KJY, 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 KJY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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