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HJ62 VKT

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,600 mi
Last recorded92,600 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 VKT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,600 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 90,562 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 73,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 66,912 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,165 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 57,258 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 50,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 50,211 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,839 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,378 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,719 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 VKT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HJ62 VKT, 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 HJ62 VKT registered?

HJ62 VKT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ62 VKT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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