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GX12 CPO

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,802 mi
Last recorded71,802 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 CPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,802 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 69,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 69,242 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 65,731 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 64,419 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 64,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,842 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,775 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,164 miles

chip in windscreen.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Jul 2019 58,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,503 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 40,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,440 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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GX12 CPO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GX12 CPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX12 CPO registered?

GX12 CPO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is GX12 CPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 CPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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