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GK12 CKD

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 CKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 150,534 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 129,392 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Pipe is fractured (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 112,978 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 98,551 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 98,409 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside offside mirror outer casing/back damaged.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 79,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror unit outer casing broken ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 60,400 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 60,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 47,066 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 27,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,973 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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GK12 CKD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GK12 CKD, 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 GK12 CKD registered?

GK12 CKD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is GK12 CKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 CKD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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