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GK12 YRO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,876 mi
Last recorded107,876 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 YRO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 107,876 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 99,848 miles

Front Coil spring worn Both weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most bushes perished/ weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very worn

Fail 1 Sep 2025 99,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring worn Both weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front most bushes perished/ weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very worn

Pass 29 Aug 2024 87,570 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Very Worn

Pass 31 Aug 2023 79,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 73,530 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 64,792 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,986 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,440 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 38,957 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 38,957 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 38,945 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 38,945 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,257 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 29,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YRO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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