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HN12 EWS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 EWS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 122,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 110,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 101,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 91,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 83,225 miles

Nsf mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,341 miles

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

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

n/s/r shocker sleeve detached

Pass 13 Dec 2019 67,289 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 61,490 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 55,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,264 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 38,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions too low to register

Pass 1 May 2015 25,682 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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HN12 EWS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EWS, 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 EWS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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