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GJ12 ZSZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,207 mi
Last recorded98,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 98,207 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 91,053 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation

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

Rear both rear shock bump stop split

Pass 6 Jan 2024 85,162 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 85,161 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,788 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,454 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 66,031 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,582 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 43,356 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 36,567 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,873 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 20,128 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 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 ZSZ, 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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What year was GJ12 ZSZ registered?

GJ12 ZSZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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