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HV12 DVW

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,886 mi
Last recorded124,886 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 DVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 124,886 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 107,532 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 96,858 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 89,037 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,489 miles

HAND BRAKE OK BUT COULD DO WITH AJUSTING

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,429 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 72,791 miles

Nearside wing mirror rear cover missing

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

front + rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 53,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 53,912 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 42,160 miles

O/s/r tyre very close to legal limit.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 42,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/s/r tyre very close to legal limit.

Pass 28 Jan 2015 32,627 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

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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HV12 DVW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV12 DVW, 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 HV12 DVW registered?

HV12 DVW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is HV12 DVW safe to buy?

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