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HV62 CVZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 CVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,189 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 98,188 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 90,569 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 81,660 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 81,660 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 74,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,721 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,517 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,185 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is a winter tyre fitted

both front tyres perished/cracking

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,085 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 39,068 miles

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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HV62 CVZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HV62 CVZ, 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 HV62 CVZ registered?

HV62 CVZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2012.

Is HV62 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 CVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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