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GU12 ZTN

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,084 mi
Last recorded87,084 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 87,084 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 83,033 miles

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))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 83,033 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (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 9 Feb 2024 81,181 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 81,181 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 79,831 miles

key malfunction

Fail 9 Feb 2023 79,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

key malfunction

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,581 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 78,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 74,933 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 74,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 53,653 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 46,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 38,440 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,332 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 ZTN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN?

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What year was GU12 ZTN registered?

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

Is GU12 ZTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 ZTN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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