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HN12 GYG

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,600 mi
Last recorded84,600 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 GYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 84,600 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,062 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jan 2025 72,060 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 70,409 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 70,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 70,376 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 66,603 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre misshaped 225/45/17 rft

Fail 2 Feb 2023 66,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre misshaped 225/45/17 rft

Pass 2 Feb 2022 65,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 64,190 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,216 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 61,216 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 54,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,626 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 46,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,140 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 32,779 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering system

Pass 14 May 2015 30,215 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 GYG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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