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HK12 HRN

2012 BMW 114

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,852 mi
Last recorded92,852 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11456,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 HRN
MakeBMW
Model114
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,852 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

surface corrosion underneath

Fail 4 Jun 2025 92,852 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear shock absorbers both covers loose

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2024 82,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 22545r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATTENTION RQD ON LIMIT 22545R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 22545r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATTENTION RQD ON LIMIT 22545R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 31 May 2024 82,938 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread 22545r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATTENTION RQD ON LIMIT 22545R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 22545r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ATTENTION RQD ON LIMIT 22545R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 73,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 67,266 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 67,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 56,103 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,179 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 47,179 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 43,197 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 34,225 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 29,002 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 29,002 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 19,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,385 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 114?

Based on 43,913 MOT tests across 3,921 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
6,984
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
3,921
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 252
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HK12 HRN is a 2012 BMW 114 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW 114 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 56,888 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 114 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK12 HRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 114 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 114 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HK12 HRN registered?

HK12 HRN is a 2012 BMW 114, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is HK12 HRN safe to buy?

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