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GU12 XWB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,383 mi
Last recorded126,383 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 126,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 114,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 105,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,382 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 91,112 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 72,176 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,630 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 58,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 53,751 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,821 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 XWB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 XWB, 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 XWB registered?

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

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