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FW12 GPE

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,863 mi
Last recorded152,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 GPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 150,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 148,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 147,016 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 144,463 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 141,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,654 miles

Both front tyres scuffed on outer wall and wearing low on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & scuffed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & scuffed on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 130,932 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 128,021 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 125,269 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 121,643 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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FW12 GPE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FW12 GPE, 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 FW12 GPE registered?

FW12 GPE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is FW12 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 GPE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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