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HV62 XYF

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,105 mi
Last recorded51,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 XYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 51,105 miles

Front Bumper heavily damaged osf fog light missing wiring damaged and broken

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

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2024 51,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pad warning light on

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

Front Bumper heavily damaged osf fog light missing wiring damaged and broken

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Headlight has water inside lense

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inside edge reqs tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2023 43,602 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres - perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres - low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 41,426 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 39,067 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 13 Sep 2021 39,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Sep 2020 37,550 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2019 35,243 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2019 35,243 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 11 Nov 2017 30,039 miles

both front tyre treads are starting to wear on their outer edges

Pass 12 Nov 2016 25,888 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,048 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 XYF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 HV62 XYF, 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 XYF registered?

HV62 XYF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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