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GV12 EYB

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,225 mi
Last recorded99,225 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 EYB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 99,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 99,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 97,911 miles

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

Reverse gear issue

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2023 97,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil low

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

Reverse gear issue

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 90,035 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 80,963 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 74,471 miles

Offside Front 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 4 Jan 2020 64,219 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 64,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 56,083 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 47,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 43,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 35,251 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 24,833 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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GV12 EYB is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GV12 EYB, 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 GV12 EYB registered?

GV12 EYB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is GV12 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 EYB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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