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HY12 FRO

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,566 mi
Last recorded57,566 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 FRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 57,566 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers obscuring view of sills

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Fail 21 Sep 2026 57,562 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed bolt in tread causing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers obscuring view of sills

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Pass 22 Sep 2025 42,462 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

sill covers obscuring view of sills

undertrays obscuring view of underside, brake & fuel lines

Pass 11 Sep 2024 34,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 34,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 34,083 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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HY12 FRO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY12 FRO, 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 HY12 FRO registered?

HY12 FRO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is HY12 FRO safe to buy?

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