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HJ12 KNS

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,872 mi
Last recorded157,872 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 157,872 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 157,872 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 149,977 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 141,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 131,304 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 131,249 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped & pads wearing low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 120,800 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 115,852 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 107,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 95,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,897 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,959 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,219 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,440 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 KNS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNS, 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 KNS registered?

HJ12 KNS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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