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GJ12 EAY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,602 mi
Last recorded82,602 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 EAY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 82,602 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 82,321 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,113 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 82,101 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,135 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 77,135 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 68,303 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,553 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 45,057 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 37,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,498 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 23,774 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,045 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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GJ12 EAY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GJ12 EAY, 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 GJ12 EAY registered?

GJ12 EAY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GJ12 EAY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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