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GL12 HUY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,556 mi
Last recorded90,556 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 HUY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 90,556 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 84,569 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Sep 2025 84,564 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,579 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 79,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 76,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Water in headlamp lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,588 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,421 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front headlamp condensated

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,320 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

o/s rear handbrake slightly low

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 51,434 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 42,243 miles

Engine and under covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2016 32,029 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 25,359 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 HUY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 GL12 HUY, 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 GL12 HUY registered?

GL12 HUY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is GL12 HUY safe to buy?

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