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HJ12 VYC

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,454 mi
Last recorded107,454 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VYC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 107,454 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 107,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 104,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 100,432 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,721 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 91,880 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 87,989 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 83,090 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 78,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 68,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber bumpstop deteriorated & dust cover slipped down

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approxx 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip below 10mm in front of driver (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,736 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 58,736 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 50,523 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 42,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2015 34,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VYC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

HJ12 VYC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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