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GJ12 HWW

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,203 mi
Last recorded59,203 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HWW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 59,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,078 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 52,840 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 46,872 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,260 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 41,299 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,974 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 33,129 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 33,128 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 29,141 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,594 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,203 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 HWW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange 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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

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

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