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GV12 UGM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,618 mi
Last recorded165,618 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV12 UGM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 165,618 miles

Factory undercovers on underside of vehicle

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 155,082 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNTS BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

UNDER COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Nov 2023 141,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 141,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 130,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 117,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,447 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 103,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 97,001 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 96,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,349 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,124 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 37,771 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 UGM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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