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HJ62 MTV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 MTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 108,696 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 105,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 102,258 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 100,686 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 90,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner And Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 90,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner And Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 82,296 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 82,296 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel, requires adjustment or inspection (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,172 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 64,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear suspension components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 62,711 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Seat belt missing all belts unable to test as items covering (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,997 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under covers fitted obscuring power steering components, brake pipes, fuel lines & rear lower suspension arm assemblies

Pass 23 Mar 2017 44,545 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,987 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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HJ62 MTV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HJ62 MTV, 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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HJ62 MTV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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