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HK12 MRV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,922 mi
Last recorded146,922 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 MRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 146,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 142,015 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 142,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 130,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,482 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 113,446 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,866 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 106,864 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,534 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 100,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 84,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + suspect tyre has had a punture repair carried out to tread area using a temporary repair method (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential front input shaft flange seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 84,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear indicator not attached to brake pad (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + suspect tyre has had a punture repair carried out to tread area using a temporary repair method (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential front input shaft flange seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,276 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2015 38,040 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

front and rear brake pads getting low

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 MRV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRV, 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 MRV registered?

HK12 MRV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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