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GL12 ZHR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,256 mi
Last recorded65,256 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 65,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 59,999 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 55,936 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 48,293 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 44,390 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 40,526 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower suspension are inner bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 32,240 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing on edge

Fail 5 Apr 2018 32,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre perishing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2017 24,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,665 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 ZHR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

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

Is GL12 ZHR safe to buy?

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