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HN12 AEX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,638 mi
Last recorded109,638 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 AEX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 109,638 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 109,638 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 102,622 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 101,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 94,087 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 94,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 89,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 82,426 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 20 Apr 2020 82,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 25 Apr 2019 73,646 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 73,646 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,419 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,068 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 42,050 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,749 miles

windscreen washer fluid needs changing

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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HN12 AEX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HN12 AEX, 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 HN12 AEX registered?

HN12 AEX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is HN12 AEX safe to buy?

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