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HY12 KGA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,930 mi
Last recorded169,930 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 KGA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 169,930 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 162,603 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 162,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,247 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 144,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 133,886 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 133,886 miles

Position lamp not working BOTH FRONTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,564 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 30 May 2019 118,820 miles

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 30 May 2019 118,820 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2018 108,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 100,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front crack front screen

Fail 14 Mar 2017 100,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front crack front screen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,572 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,509 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KGA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

HY12 KGA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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