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GU12 YMG

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 80,078 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 80,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 80,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,754 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,609 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 57,190 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 46,003 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 41,673 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 27,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 YMG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

GU12 YMG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is GU12 YMG safe to buy?

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