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GV12 OPM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 170,564 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 155,042 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 147,916 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 147,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 133,504 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 133,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 124,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 124,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,405 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 117,405 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 103,237 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Jun 2015 88,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 OPM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM registered?

GV12 OPM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is GV12 OPM safe to buy?

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