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GL12 NBG

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,222 mi
Last recorded105,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 105,222 miles

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

Rear Wiper defective

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All rear (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 97,339 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 97,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Very poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,744 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,716 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,824 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 60,988 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,269 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 49,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring the visual inspection of some components

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,168 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 30,166 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 NBG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

GL12 NBG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is GL12 NBG safe to buy?

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