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GF12 HVC

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,316 mi
Last recorded108,316 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 HVC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 108,316 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 105,114 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 98,117 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 77,708 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,680 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 59,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,898 miles

both front tyres have tread wearing low on outer edges

Fail 7 Apr 2015 28,891 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres have tread wearing low on outer edges

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 HVC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HVC, 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 GF12 HVC registered?

GF12 HVC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is GF12 HVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 HVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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