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GL12 YOD

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,730 mi
Last recorded115,730 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 YOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,730 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,368 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,621 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 88,618 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 82,731 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 75,643 miles

Front tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,472 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 53,252 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 53,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,745 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread wearing on inner edge

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 YOD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOD, 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 YOD registered?

GL12 YOD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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