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GU12 XJJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 105,690 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,424 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 89,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,300 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,231 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 59,625 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 52,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,016 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 22,715 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 13,075 miles

Rear wiper blade split

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 XJJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 XJJ, 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 XJJ registered?

GU12 XJJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is GU12 XJJ safe to buy?

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