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HY12 HHL

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,245 mi
Last recorded89,245 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 HHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 89,245 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 78,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,080 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 69,078 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 59,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 53,506 miles

Front Both front tyres worn, perished and cracking.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has slight wear on the inner edge.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 48,260 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 48,260 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 35,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished and has a small cut in.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,155 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,632 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 18,670 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HHL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HY12 HHL, 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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HY12 HHL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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