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HJ12 KLV

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,460 mi
Last recorded110,460 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 110,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 97,878 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 97,878 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 96,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,337 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 90,452 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 90,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,558 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 88,558 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 87,306 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,111 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 82,976 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

vibration through car

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,268 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 KLV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KLV, 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 KLV registered?

HJ12 KLV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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