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HM04 GAS

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,132 mi
Last recorded84,132 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM04 GAS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 84,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wiring insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2026 84,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear brake pad wiring insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,146 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 77,315 miles

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 77,313 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Manufactures covers fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,148 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,218 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2022 69,218 miles

oil leak but not excessive

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,045 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 52,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,599 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 38,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 36,800 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,889 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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HM04 GAS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HM04 GAS, 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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HM04 GAS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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