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HJ12 MVV

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,009 mi
Last recorded97,009 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 MVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 97,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 90,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 90,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 81,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f and o/s/f floor covers fitted (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Feb 2023 72,724 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,026 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,735 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 51,322 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 44,013 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 44,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 35,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,558 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,195 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 19,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 17,036 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 15,953 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 MVV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 MVV registered?

HJ12 MVV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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