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HN12 ORO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,786 mi
Last recorded130,786 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ORO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 130,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 121,838 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 113,168 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 113,132 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,367 miles

Front flexible coupling deteriorated and rear silencer slightly split

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front flexible coupling deteriorated and rear silencer slightly split

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,152 miles

Front exhaust fexi joint deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,296 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,939 miles

Front brake pads look worn and discs are lipped.

Front exhaust flexy joint is deteriorated.

Offside front inner track rod ball joint has slight movement in it.

Rear brake pads look worn and discs are lipped.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Front Outer edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre worn

Pass 6 Oct 2017 56,838 miles

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,716 miles

Nearside front road wheel buckled

Play in offside front inner rack joint

Rear brake pads starting to wear low

Rear tyres on legal limit

Unable to check offside rear seat belt at time of test, due to child seat fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 29,131 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 ORO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

HN12 ORO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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