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HK12 BTE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,762 mi
Last recorded122,762 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 BTE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,762 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,358 miles

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

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside/offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2024 117,358 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside/offside front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2023 105,743 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2023 105,245 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning led (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Dec 2022 89,271 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 79,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 76,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more forward of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement more forward of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2019 66,183 miles

Nearside Front tie bar bush weak

Offside Front tie bar bush weak

Fail 26 Jun 2019 66,183 miles

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

Nearside Front tie bar bush weak

Offside Front tie bar bush weak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 57,221 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,252 miles

all brakes discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Fail 22 Jun 2017 50,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all brakes discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 43,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 36,365 miles

all brake pads worn thin

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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HK12 BTE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK12 BTE, 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 HK12 BTE registered?

HK12 BTE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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