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GU12 XVZ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,326 mi
Last recorded105,326 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 XVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 105,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,153 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 89,515 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 79,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,384 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 68,378 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 55,005 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 55,005 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,077 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 40,221 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,118 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 XVZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XVZ, 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

How do I check the history of GU12 XVZ?

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What year was GU12 XVZ registered?

GU12 XVZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is GU12 XVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 XVZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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