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DV12 GWZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,335 mi
Last recorded72,335 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 GWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 72,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,629 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 4 Oct 2024 62,499 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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing in tread / inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,295 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 47,789 miles

Offside Front Body wing panel slightly damaged

Pass 13 May 2021 45,605 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 27 Apr 2020 42,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Apr 2020 42,619 miles

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,823 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 34,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 32,980 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 32,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,456 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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DV12 GWZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DV12 GWZ, 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 DV12 GWZ registered?

DV12 GWZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 GWZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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