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LO12 HWN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,643 mi
Last recorded121,643 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 HWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 121,643 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 120,014 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 120,014 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 117,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 113,723 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 113,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 108,592 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 104,970 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 99,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 96,455 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 92,198 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 89,422 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 85,691 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LO12 HWN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LO12 HWN, 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 LO12 HWN registered?

LO12 HWN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is LO12 HWN safe to buy?

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