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GV12 OGJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 115,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 112,844 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 112,844 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 105,508 miles

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

offside play in steering inner joints

Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,449 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

offside play in steering inner joints

Pass 12 Feb 2022 95,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 72,645 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 62,664 miles

Engine covers, Under trays and Sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,265 miles

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2016 22,244 miles

Offside Front tyre worn very low on edges + perished and cracked

Offside Rear tyre has nail in + perished and cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2015 16,876 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 OGJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 OGJ, 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 OGJ registered?

GV12 OGJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is GV12 OGJ safe to buy?

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