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HN12 MPY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,837 mi
Last recorded88,837 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 MPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 88,837 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 77,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 66,569 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 58,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 49,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,918 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2019 36,343 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,854 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 30,849 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 20,363 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 20,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 11,462 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 7,807 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 MPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 MPY, 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 MPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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