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GV12 MLO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,562 mi
Last recorded70,562 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 MLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 70,562 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 70,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 65,426 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 60,747 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))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 60,747 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 57,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 55,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 52,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 50,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,771 miles

both front shock dust covers split

both front tyres worn on edges advise replace

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Fail 18 Jun 2018 47,771 miles

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

both front shock dust covers split

both front tyres worn on edges advise replace

rear wiper blade not clearing screen

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,558 miles

both rear tyres just above 2mm tread deapth left

front pads approx 3 to 4 mm remaining

nearside front shockabsorber dust cover split

rear pads approx 2mm remaining

Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer very heavy wear

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre shoulder

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 39,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer very heavy wear

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre shoulder

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 36,526 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 MLO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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