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HJ12 VZC

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 157,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 149,600 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 139,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,217 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 115,383 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 115,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 105,444 miles

slight play o/s inner rack

Pass 30 Dec 2017 88,859 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,178 miles

Brake warning light on - sensor wire on front faulty

Pass 31 Dec 2015 49,909 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 46,716 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 VZC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

HJ12 VZC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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