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GK12 XTH

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,722 mi
Last recorded28,722 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 XTH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 28,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 27,758 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 26,875 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 26,875 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 26,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 25,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 24,611 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 23,913 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 22,210 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 19,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 17,209 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 14,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,590 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 XTH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XTH, 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 XTH registered?

GK12 XTH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is GK12 XTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 XTH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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