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GF12 BWE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,536 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 85,536 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 79,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 69,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 59,770 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 55,065 miles

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack/tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,712 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 42,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 36,745 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 32,122 miles

Covers obscuring view of some items

Pass 25 Apr 2015 21,520 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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GF12 BWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GF12 BWE, 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 GF12 BWE registered?

GF12 BWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is GF12 BWE safe to buy?

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