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GK12 YNZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,300 mi
Last recorded74,300 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 72,389 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 72,389 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 69,764 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 67,903 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 66,031 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 66,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 38,248 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 38,248 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,614 miles

Both rear tyres have wear on inner edges

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 30,614 miles

Both rear tyres have wear on inner edges

Emissions not tested Topped up engine oil to carry out test (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,659 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 18,824 miles

Both rear outer seat belt's not tested as baby seats are fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YNZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

GK12 YNZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 March 2012.

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