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GL12 BWK

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,297 mi
Last recorded66,297 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 BWK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 66,297 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 62,268 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 57,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 53,440 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 49,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,146 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 44,188 miles

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

Rear differential oil leak but not excessive

Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 39,853 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 5 Jun 2018 36,162 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 35,031 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 29,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 26,253 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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GL12 BWK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GL12 BWK, 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 GL12 BWK registered?

GL12 BWK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 May 2012.

Is GL12 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 BWK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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