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GJ12 XNV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,578 mi
Last recorded115,578 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 115,578 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 115,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 108,583 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 99,103 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 99,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 94,927 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,915 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,875 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 87,601 miles

Nearside headlamp req att soon

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,438 miles

condensation inside nsf headlamp not effecting beam image

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2020 74,894 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2020 74,893 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 63,030 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,741 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn over on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,131 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 49,231 miles

Offside Front outer sidewall has damage

Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,743 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 XNV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNV, 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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GJ12 XNV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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