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HN12 MHV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,699 mi
Last recorded48,699 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 MHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,699 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 43,891 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 37,648 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 32,135 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2021 23,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 17,229 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 16,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 14,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 12,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 10,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,000 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,245 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 MHV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

HN12 MHV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is HN12 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 MHV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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