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GF12 GFU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,148 mi
Last recorded118,148 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 GFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,148 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop and cover loose on shaft

under trays missing and insecure not likely to fall

Fail 7 Oct 2025 118,148 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing front and rear wheel bolts missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front day time running light not working

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop and cover loose on shaft

under trays missing and insecure not likely to fall

Pass 14 Feb 2024 94,177 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,508 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 89,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,828 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,020 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,543 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allow full inspection on some components.

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

Pass 8 May 2018 56,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,624 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 45,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 45,560 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,079 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 GFU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF12 GFU, 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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GF12 GFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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