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GV12 JVO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,362 mi
Last recorded114,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 JVO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 114,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 107,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,020 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2023 84,080 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 84,041 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. Front bush. Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 73,697 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board injector seals leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and on the legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and on the legal limit 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 71,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 70,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 64,046 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 57,540 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,399 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 24,678 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 JVO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVO, 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 JVO registered?

GV12 JVO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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