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LM12 HHR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,396 mi
Last recorded86,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 HHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 86,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 86,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,599 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 66,829 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 66,782 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working dip beam bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision central rear seat belt not bolted down anchored to body (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute side repeater flashing to fast intermittently (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 54,772 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 54,772 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 42,744 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2018 42,744 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 29,483 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,271 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 25,271 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,948 miles

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

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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LM12 HHR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LM12 HHR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM12 HHR registered?

LM12 HHR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is LM12 HHR safe to buy?

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