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HY12 OPH

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,942 mi
Last recorded134,942 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 OPH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,942 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 134,764 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,040 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 121,719 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 101,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 101,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 92,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 92,552 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 89,950 miles

Offside Rear brake sensor damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2017 77,327 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2017 77,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2016 68,583 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 May 2016 68,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,733 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 54,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 OPH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OPH, 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 OPH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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