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GF12 XWO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

177,452 mi
Last recorded177,452 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 XWO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 177,452 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 166,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight leak from main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 153,284 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 148,304 miles

stone chip crack on windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2022 141,509 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2021 129,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 119,683 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2019 102,783 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,673 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 81,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 68,169 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 60,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 43,461 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 XWO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XWO, 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 XWO registered?

GF12 XWO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is GF12 XWO safe to buy?

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