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GK12 XSO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,453 mi
Last recorded106,453 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XSO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2026 106,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,577 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 83,751 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 83,718 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 Mar 2024 83,641 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,229 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 79,206 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 72,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 72,157 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 68,562 miles

Nearside Front HEAD LAMP INSIDE CONDENSATED (BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATT.)

Fail 22 Mar 2021 68,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front HEAD LAMP INSIDE CONDENSATED (BUT NOT AFFECTING BEAM PATT.)

Pass 5 Mar 2020 64,276 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 64,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 12 Mar 2019 61,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 61,018 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,210 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 42,422 miles

parking light not working

tyre size 245/35/18 rof

Fail 23 Mar 2017 42,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

parking light not working

tyre size 245/35/18 rof

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,833 miles

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,821 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under tray fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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
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GK12 XSO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSO, 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 GK12 XSO registered?

GK12 XSO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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