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HV12 OPH

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,859 mi
Last recorded83,859 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 OPH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,859 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 83,859 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 76,998 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,163 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 63,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

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

Offside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 51,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 51,845 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 45,664 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,312 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 39,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,887 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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HV12 OPH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH registered?

HV12 OPH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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