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HJ12 KPA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,231 mi
Last recorded112,231 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 112,231 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 107,639 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 99,866 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 99,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 98,351 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

brake hoses and pipes showing some signs of wear

n/s/f daytime running lamp

Fail 8 Mar 2022 98,351 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

brake hoses and pipes showing some signs of wear

n/s/f daytime running lamp

Pass 2 Mar 2021 86,337 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,021 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,018 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,639 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 55,639 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,885 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 30,906 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,615 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 24,610 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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 KPA 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 73.3%.

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 KPA, 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 KPA registered?

HJ12 KPA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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