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GV12 OYG

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 OYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 103,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 103,162 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 89,847 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2019 87,950 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,412 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit kicking off on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit kicking off on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2017 67,954 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill bottel (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit kicking off on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit kicking off on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 61,700 miles

Rear rear park break no locks 20% effort

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,428 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 46,837 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 46,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside day time running light not working.

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 OYG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OYG, 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 OYG registered?

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

Is GV12 OYG safe to buy?

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