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HN12 TVL

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,910 mi
Last recorded136,910 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 136,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximate 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximate 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 136,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximate 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximate 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 131,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,734 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 93,403 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 93,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,418 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 69,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 69,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread at limit (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 62,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,350 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

no oil registering on dip stick - added 2ltrs to bring to safe level to carry out test

Pass 29 Apr 2015 40,552 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 40,547 miles

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 TVL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVL, 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 TVL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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