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PY12 HWK

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,432 mi
Last recorded77,432 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 HWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 77,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2026 75,026 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 61,079 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 50,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 50,036 miles

new pads fitted to nearside only

no under tray

Fail 16 Jun 2022 50,036 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working spot light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

new pads fitted to nearside only

no under tray

Fail 8 Jun 2022 50,027 miles

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure handbrake warning lamp on (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light inop

Pass 13 May 2021 43,673 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 39,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,268 miles

FRONT INNER WING COVERS MISSING

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,194 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 29,955 miles

engine coolant low

tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,433 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 22,942 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,301 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,259 miles

Nail in NSR tyre.

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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PY12 HWK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PY12 HWK, 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 PY12 HWK registered?

PY12 HWK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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