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DE12 GCO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,625 mi
Last recorded129,625 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 GCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 129,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,394 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 115,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush worn (big bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 109,228 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing inner edge+nail in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low+nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 95,423 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,705 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 86,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,403 miles

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

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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DE12 GCO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DE12 GCO, 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 DE12 GCO registered?

DE12 GCO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DE12 GCO safe to buy?

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