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Y15 HGG

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,553 mi
Last recorded152,553 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 HGG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 152,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 152,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 141,835 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 126,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 108,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,422 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 102,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 92,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,294 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 70,848 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,372 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 51,339 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 41,784 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 40,072 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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Y15 HGG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y15 HGG, 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 Y15 HGG registered?

Y15 HGG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is Y15 HGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y15 HGG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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