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WV62 HJK

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,222 mi
Last recorded136,222 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 HJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 136,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 136,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 128,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 122,952 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2023 116,411 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 116,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 104,489 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

both front tyers are worn on outer edges

Fail 16 Jun 2022 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front tyers are worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2021 95,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear tyre is worn to only 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear tyre is worn to only 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

near side front tyre is wearing on both edges

off side front tyre is cracking in tred

Fail 24 Jun 2021 95,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side rear tyre is worn to only 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear tyre is worn to only 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

near side front tyre is wearing on both edges

off side front tyre is cracking in tred

Pass 28 Jul 2020 90,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 68,719 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 68,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 46,917 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 46,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to record

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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WV62 HJK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WV62 HJK, 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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WV62 HJK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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