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HJ12 VZB

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,655 mi
Last recorded83,655 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VZB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,655 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 72,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 59,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,653 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 35,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 35,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 31,247 miles

both front brake discs worn pitted and corroded

both offside tyres are starting to perish

rear brake pads half worn/ inner pads look close to sensor

Pass 22 Jun 2018 29,048 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,666 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,093 miles

Engine Cover and Under Tray Fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,805 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 VZB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

HJ12 VZB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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