CarVerify

Free Car Check

GJ12 XOY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,198 mi
Last recorded130,198 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 130,198 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 129,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened B OTH SIDE'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S TOWARD'S BUMPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Apr 2024 129,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened B OTH SIDE'S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE'S TOWARD'S BUMPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2023 126,327 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 121,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 121,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,067 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,332 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 99,935 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,571 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,419 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 68,185 miles

nearside front tyre becoming low on tread

offside brake pads becoming worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 116 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GJ12 XOY 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 XOY, 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

How do I check the history of GJ12 XOY?

You can check the full history of GJ12 XOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GJ12 XOY registered?

GJ12 XOY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GJ12 XOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ12 XOY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GJ12 XOY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GJ12 XOY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.