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GV12 UGR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,350 mi
Last recorded172,350 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 172,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 162,776 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 162,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 151,812 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 140,795 miles

slight corrosion on discs

Fail 6 Mar 2023 140,795 miles

Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on discs

Pass 22 Feb 2022 136,894 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 129,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 106,315 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 93,378 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 24 Feb 2017 80,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 79,025 miles

Front wipers deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2016 79,025 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Front wipers deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2015 57,766 miles

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

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 UGR 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 UGR, 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 UGR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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