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G7 GST

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,987 mi
Last recorded108,987 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 GST
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,987 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,574 miles

Offside Rear number plate light bulb slightly dim

Small stone chip in swept area central front

Pass 7 Aug 2024 80,257 miles

Central Small chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,613 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 55,875 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 55,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,505 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,268 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,755 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 48,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 38,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,884 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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G7 GST is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G7 GST, 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 G7 GST registered?

G7 GST is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is G7 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for G7 GST shows 12 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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