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T700 HAM

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,656 mi
Last recorded136,656 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT700 HAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 136,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 123,801 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 100,459 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 89,103 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 89,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,982 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 62,576 miles

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

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

front brake pads low and discs worn

rear brake pads low

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2019 62,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake pads low and discs worn

rear brake pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,377 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 42,571 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,902 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 25,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 25,895 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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T700 HAM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 T700 HAM, 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 T700 HAM registered?

T700 HAM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 March 2012.

Is T700 HAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T700 HAM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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