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GV12 GWC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,426 mi
Last recorded86,426 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 GWC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 86,426 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 30 Sep 2024 79,940 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 73,774 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 68,190 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,120 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,351 miles

Central undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 49,043 miles

Front wipers juddering / noisy.

Rear wiper split

Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 36,335 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 26,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear 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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GV12 GWC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 GWC, 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 GWC registered?

GV12 GWC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is GV12 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV12 GWC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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