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HJ12 ZKO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,504 mi
Last recorded102,504 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 102,504 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 102,504 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,709 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 96,003 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 96,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,955 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,173 miles

Offside Front headlamp damp inside

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2022 86,173 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp damp inside

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2021 82,192 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 82,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,744 miles

front tyres wearing low 225 45 17

Fail 7 Nov 2020 80,744 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing low 225 45 17

Pass 3 May 2019 74,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,408 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,591 miles

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,745 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 ZKO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKO, 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 ZKO registered?

HJ12 ZKO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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