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GU12 CXJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,920 mi
Last recorded114,920 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 114,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner and across tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing hard on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 91,700 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 85,527 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front headlamp water ingress

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 78,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 66,206 miles

Offside Front Steering Rack bush slightly play .

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,588 miles

Incorrect fuel cap fitted.

Unable to see brake fluid level.

Pass 20 Apr 2018 43,968 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres have feathered edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2017 41,982 miles

Exhaust emissions CO and HC values higher than expected for this type of engine.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre is NOT a runflat type tyre

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

VIN plate defaced

Fail 9 Dec 2017 41,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust emissions CO and HC values higher than expected for this type of engine.

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

VIN plate defaced

Pass 15 Dec 2016 35,658 miles

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2015 29,688 miles

Front brake discs have surface rust on them

Rear brake discs have surface rust on them

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,145 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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GU12 CXJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU12 CXJ, 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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GU12 CXJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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