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HY12 OMA

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,181 mi
Last recorded119,181 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 119,181 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 119,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 115,189 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2023 112,749 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,021 miles

Both front lower arms, front bushes have movement and splitting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front fog lamp unit cracked

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 103,021 miles

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

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

Both front lower arms, front bushes have movement and splitting

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect weak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front fog lamp unit cracked

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

Pass 21 Feb 2021 92,279 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive think it would be excessive if the under tray wasn't fitted as it is completely saturated in oil as is underside of engine, gearbox etc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,947 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 82,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 67,226 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 67,225 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 38,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 28,813 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,813 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 OMA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OMA, 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 OMA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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