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GL12 SUO

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,291 mi
Last recorded50,291 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 SUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 50,291 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 42,701 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 42,628 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 35,849 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,397 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,758 miles

OSF Tyre worn/bald on the outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,387 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Jun 2018 24,780 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 19,665 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 11,137 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 SUO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 SUO, 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 SUO?

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What year was GL12 SUO registered?

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

Is GL12 SUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 SUO 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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