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GU12 NBB

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,048 mi
Last recorded77,048 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 NBB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,048 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 77,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 72,572 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 67,331 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,094 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,846 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 49,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 46,921 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 43,963 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 40,538 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 37,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NBB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc 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 GU12 NBB, 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

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What year was GU12 NBB registered?

GU12 NBB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is GU12 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 NBB 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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