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GE10 WEL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,226 mi
Last recorded149,226 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGE10 WEL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 149,226 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 149,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 142,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 142,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 135,879 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 125,074 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 117,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,259 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,090 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 87,071 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 8 Jun 2016 74,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads worn low

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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GE10 WEL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GE10 WEL, 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 GE10 WEL registered?

GE10 WEL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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