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YH62 HNT

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,361 mi
Last recorded169,361 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HNT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 169,361 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 169,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 146,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 142,170 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,799 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 139,799 miles

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

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

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

Battery warning lamp staying on

n/s/f lower (rearward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

n/s/r tyre cracked / perished and split

o/s/f lower (rearward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

play detected at o/s/f inner steering tie rod

Pass 11 Jun 2022 138,994 miles

Both front brake discs heavily corroded and scored

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored / worn

brake application uneven and imbalanaced - nearing limit

n/s/f lower (rearward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

o/s/f lower (rearward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

Fail 11 Jun 2022 138,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front brake discs heavily corroded and scored

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored / worn

Multiple service lights staying on

brake application uneven and imbalanaced - nearing limit

n/s/f lower (rearward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

o/s/f lower (rearward) suspension arm - bushes worn and play detected

rear wipers worn

Pass 13 Oct 2020 138,471 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and scored

front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,486 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 135,486 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 131,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 126,003 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,846 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and out of shape

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YH62 HNT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH62 HNT, 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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YH62 HNT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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