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HN61 TFV

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 TFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 126,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 113,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,425 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2024 101,280 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 93,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 85,198 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 72,263 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,892 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,053 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,924 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 37,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 30,916 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 23,980 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 16,963 miles

edge wear on both front tyres

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 TFV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TFV, 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 HN61 TFV registered?

HN61 TFV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is HN61 TFV safe to buy?

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