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HN61 UNV

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,348 mi
Last recorded80,348 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 UNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,348 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 74,295 miles

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP HAS WATER INGRESS INTO UNIT

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,214 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 58,660 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 53,828 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 47,104 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 36,336 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2017 32,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Unable to inspect some components due to engine covers being fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2017 32,221 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Various cuts in nsf sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Unable to inspect some components due to engine covers being fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 21,187 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 13,091 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 9,994 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 UNV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver 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 HN61 UNV, 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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HN61 UNV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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