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HJ12 KOU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,616 mi
Last recorded155,616 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 155,616 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 150,906 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 150,906 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 141,985 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 139,056 miles

Offside Front fog not working

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,373 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 133,373 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,572 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 124,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 109,027 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,017 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,536 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 69,721 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 59,248 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 59,248 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 52,858 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 47,149 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 KOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KOU, 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 KOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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