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HN12 MFV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,604 mi
Last recorded137,604 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 137,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 129,276 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,164 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2024 121,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,645 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 113,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 107,279 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,002 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 98,957 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 94,263 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 86,602 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 77,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine emissions to clean to record a reading

Pass 13 Apr 2015 47,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2015 47,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MFV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MFV, 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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What year was HN12 MFV registered?

HN12 MFV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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