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G13 KLG

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,405 mi
Last recorded116,405 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 KLG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 116,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 112,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 104,933 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 90,833 miles

under body covers fitted as standard unable to do full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,917 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,917 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 74,994 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 74,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 58,544 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 56,219 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 46,713 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 35,799 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,718 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 29,245 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2016 29,245 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,450 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G13 KLG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G13 KLG, 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 G13 KLG registered?

G13 KLG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is G13 KLG safe to buy?

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