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HN12 ZVH

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,351 mi
Last recorded67,351 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 67,351 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 67,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2025 60,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 58,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 54,697 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Possible rack ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 49,037 miles

Coolant leak Rear of engine ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Brake pad wear light on but all brake pads in good condition

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45 R17 Rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 43,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and offside tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod arm/rack slight play

Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 37,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside, pads at 4mm (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,560 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 31,726 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 28,009 miles

oil on min

Pass 17 Jul 2015 21,363 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 ZVH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 ZVH, 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 ZVH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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