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HK12 OWG

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,714 mi
Last recorded75,714 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 OWG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,714 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2026 75,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brb split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

has under trays , engine covers + sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2024 72,884 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 70,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 66,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,039 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake are close to wear indicator light (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads are close to wear indicator light (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

turbo has a slight leak cooling

Pass 9 Jan 2019 58,484 miles

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

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted

front tyres uneven wear

rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 19 Jan 2018 55,197 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,681 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 47,322 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 39,186 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 OWG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc 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 HK12 OWG, 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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HK12 OWG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is HK12 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 OWG 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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