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HK12 HRJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,968 mi
Last recorded117,968 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 HRJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 117,968 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 May 2025 117,968 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 May 2024 110,258 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 93,965 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 85,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 75,900 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 64,226 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,368 miles

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 25,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 9,246 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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HK12 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HK12 HRJ, 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 HK12 HRJ registered?

HK12 HRJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is HK12 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 HRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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