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HV62 WDM

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,779 mi
Last recorded74,779 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 WDM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,779 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Aug 2025 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Aug 2025 68,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Undertray fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 64,024 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2023 59,235 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 59,235 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 55,140 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2021 51,190 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 51,175 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Upper Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 48,978 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2020 48,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2019 45,210 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 38,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 29,640 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 23,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 23,336 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2015 21,203 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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HV62 WDM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HV62 WDM, 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 HV62 WDM registered?

HV62 WDM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 October 2012.

Is HV62 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV62 WDM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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