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GV12 MLU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,890 mi
Last recorded91,890 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 91,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also, nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 83,863 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,703 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 79,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 57,390 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but no cords showing

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

all brake discs starting to wear

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 23 Jun 2020 57,390 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut but no cords showing

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

all brake discs starting to wear

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jun 2019 51,614 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

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

oil level found to be below minimum on dipstick . Topped up prior to test

Fail 14 Jun 2019 51,614 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working possible led type mounted in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Advise Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

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

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

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

oil level found to be below minimum on dipstick . Topped up prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,389 miles

Advise Under body trays & Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 35,058 miles

Advise Rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test

Advise offside front & nearside rear tyres wearing on inner & outer portions of the tyre

Engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,319 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,783 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 MLU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

GV12 MLU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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