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HN12 HFA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,394 mi
Last recorded55,394 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 HFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 55,394 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 53,392 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 53,327 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle presented as a 2 seater car.

Fail 20 Mar 2024 50,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge in outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle presented as a 2 seater car.

Pass 25 Mar 2023 47,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 45,306 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 42,083 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 39,780 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 36,855 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn in centre

wiper blades poor and juddering

Pass 15 Feb 2018 32,308 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Wiper blade scratch in windscreen not effecting view ahead.

Pass 25 Feb 2017 27,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 15,969 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 13,137 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 HFA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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