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DY12 GSV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,800 mi
Last recorded75,800 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 GSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 75,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers everywhere

Pass 3 Feb 2025 71,780 miles

Nearside headlight full of water

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and going bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 71,780 miles

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

Nearside headlight full of water

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits and going bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,139 miles

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

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

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

covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Feb 2023 60,084 miles

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))

condensation in n/s/f head light

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Feb 2022 55,091 miles

condensation in n\s\f headlight

covers under car and bonnet

Pass 1 Feb 2021 51,485 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 49,534 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 45,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 42,138 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,967 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,376 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (Change A S A P) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,465 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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DY12 GSV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DY12 GSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 GSV registered?

DY12 GSV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is DY12 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 GSV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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