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G23 KLY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,142 mi
Last recorded109,142 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 KLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Day running light not work

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 105,024 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 93,056 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 93,050 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Cat/dpf (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat/dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,242 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 86,242 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,066 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 68,036 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

floor covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 57,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 47,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2016 47,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 37,811 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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G23 KLY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G23 KLY, 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 G23 KLY registered?

G23 KLY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is G23 KLY safe to buy?

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