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HXZ 5001

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,157 mi
Last recorded99,157 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHXZ 5001
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 99,157 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 83,764 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 77,279 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,414 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 61,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,078 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 52,077 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 46,122 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pads wear indicator warning light is on

Fail 17 Feb 2020 46,122 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pads wear indicator warning light is on

Pass 2 Mar 2019 36,550 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 32,625 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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HXZ 5001 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc 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 HXZ 5001, 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 HXZ 5001 registered?

HXZ 5001 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is HXZ 5001 safe to buy?

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