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GF12 TBO

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,648 mi
Last recorded105,648 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 TBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 90,708 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 73,664 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 64,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 43,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,079 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on outer edges

Pass 5 Aug 2016 15,529 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,724 miles

Front discs corroded, worse on inner surfaces.

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

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

Rear discs corroded, worse on inner surfaces.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 12,420 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 TBO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GF12 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

GF12 TBO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is GF12 TBO safe to buy?

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