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GV12 AMK

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,297 mi
Last recorded94,297 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 AMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 94,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 73,479 miles

pad warning light illuminated on dash

Fail 25 Sep 2025 73,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

pad warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 24 Sep 2024 61,327 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 54,502 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 46,586 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,810 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 43,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 43,535 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,201 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,077 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 36,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 34,580 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,083 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 30,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 21,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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GV12 AMK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GV12 AMK, 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 GV12 AMK registered?

GV12 AMK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is GV12 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 AMK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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