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GL12 NFC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,611 mi
Last recorded28,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 NFC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2026 28,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 26,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,167 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 24,150 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,178 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,253 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,245 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 19,460 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 17,296 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2016 12,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 10,227 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear, 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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GL12 NFC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NFC, 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

How do I check the history of GL12 NFC?

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What year was GL12 NFC registered?

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

Is GL12 NFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 NFC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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