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HJ12 VZD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,211 mi
Last recorded102,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2026 102,211 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 94,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,665 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 87,549 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 82,681 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 79,327 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 77,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,274 miles

engine covers and undertray's fitted obscuring some components

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 May 2018 69,033 miles

n/s/f top mount slightly creaking

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 May 2017 63,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 57,880 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Engine Covers Fitted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays Fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,021 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 VZD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

HJ12 VZD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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