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GF12 XWL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,923 mi
Last recorded117,923 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 117,923 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2026 117,922 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Jan 2025 105,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,862 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,641 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 94,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 94,626 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 86,034 miles

Bad vibration on idle

Nearside Rear dif seal leaking

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 59,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 56,227 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 51,092 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 43,049 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,484 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 May 2015 32,245 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 XWL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWL, 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 XWL registered?

GF12 XWL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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