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HJ12 KNW

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 66,182 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 165,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 150,076 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 117,493 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 117,361 miles

Emissions not tested engine not running correctly (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 107,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm the legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 94,604 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 77,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 56,503 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 56,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2015 39,742 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,686 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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