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GF12 TUO

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,708 mi
Last recorded76,708 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 TUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 76,708 miles

Front lower under tray slightly damaged / insecure

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Fail 20 May 2026 76,708 miles

Front lower under tray slightly damaged / insecure

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

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Pass 21 May 2025 72,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly contaminated with water (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 67,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output contaminated with water, output not affected (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 62,226 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 57,947 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door and Wing slightly damage

Pass 2 Jun 2021 54,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 54,303 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,701 miles

Both front tyres worn inner/outer edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,514 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 39,771 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 33,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 23,883 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 TUO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 TUO, 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 TUO registered?

GF12 TUO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is GF12 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 TUO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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