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GU12 GDX

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,884 mi
Last recorded49,884 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 GDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 49,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Condensation in the lamp

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,640 miles

Offside Front Condensation in the headlamp

Pass 19 Feb 2024 43,336 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 40,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,724 miles

no coolant in bottle

Pass 16 Feb 2021 34,173 miles

brake pads wearing close to warning light wires

Pass 24 Feb 2020 31,868 miles

brake pads starting to wear close to warning wires

Pass 15 Feb 2019 28,121 miles

Front tyres slight cracking

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 23,895 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on legal limits

Offside Front tyre at 3.0mm and wearing close to limits outer edge

Offside Rear tyre on legal limits

Pass 20 Feb 2017 19,664 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2016 16,788 miles

Nearside Rear Getting low

Offside Rear Getting low

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,942 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 GDX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 GU12 GDX, 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 GU12 GDX registered?

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

Is GU12 GDX safe to buy?

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