CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN12 TSY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

119,436 mi
Last recorded119,436 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 TSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 119,436 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 106,552 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 86,696 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 68,012 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 68,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 61,299 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 60% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front water in head lamp

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread 225/45 r17 94w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads about 60% worn out (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,083 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in rack end

both front inner brake discs slightly corroded

both rear inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2020 47,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 42,962 miles

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Aug 2018 38,097 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,054 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,330 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 17,282 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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN12 TSY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HN12 TSY?

You can check the full history of HN12 TSY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN12 TSY registered?

HN12 TSY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is HN12 TSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN12 TSY 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.

Does HN12 TSY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN12 TSY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.