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MW12 HYT

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

82,731 mi
Last recorded82,731 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 HYT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 82,731 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 76,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front water in headlamp

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 76,810 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front water in headlamp

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 2.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre 3.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 70,877 miles

Nearside water in head lamp

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 58,124 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,219 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 45,977 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

phone charger plug broke / wires exposed may cause an electrical fire

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,780 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 24,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 16,517 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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MW12 HYT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MW12 HYT, 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 MW12 HYT registered?

MW12 HYT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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