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GU12 YTJ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,774 mi
Last recorded47,774 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YTJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 47,774 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 47,774 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 41,460 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 41,460 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 35,829 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 30,771 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jun 2022 24,573 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 22,324 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 19,775 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 17,267 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 15,326 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,939 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 12,417 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 9,827 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,461 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 YTJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

GU12 YTJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is GU12 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 YTJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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