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GJ12 XOT

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,272 mi
Last recorded69,272 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 XOT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 69,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 69,272 miles

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 63,761 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 56,906 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 53,064 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2022 49,143 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,290 miles

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Fail 19 Mar 2021 46,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing fall inspection of some components.

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,073 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,073 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,125 miles

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,081 miles

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 4 Mar 2016 20,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 15,564 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 XOT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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