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HN61 MZD

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 MZD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 58,212 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 55,808 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,579 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 43,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,373 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,131 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 34,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front tyres bald on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2018 25,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,776 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 20,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 16,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 10,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 10,691 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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HN61 MZD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HN61 MZD, 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

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What year was HN61 MZD registered?

HN61 MZD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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The MOT history for HN61 MZD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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