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HJ12 KLX

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,932 mi
Last recorded159,932 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 KLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 159,932 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2023 149,149 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 134,087 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2022 134,087 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercovers and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 121,331 miles

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2021 121,130 miles

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

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

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 110,080 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 110,080 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2019 104,452 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroding

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 77,634 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 69,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 52,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 41,746 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 KLX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black 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 KLX, 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 KLX registered?

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

Is HJ12 KLX safe to buy?

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