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HN12 DZJ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,946 mi
Last recorded126,946 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 126,946 miles

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

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

near side day running light not working

Pass 30 Oct 2024 120,713 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 120,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 112,270 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 112,270 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 103,656 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 101,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 96,973 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 89,826 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 77,645 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2018 62,766 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,577 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,726 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 26,726 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 DZJ 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 80%.

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 HN12 DZJ, 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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HN12 DZJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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