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GX12 KXS

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,039 mi
Last recorded92,039 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 KXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 92,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2025 91,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2024 91,122 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,705 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner rack end

Fail 4 Aug 2023 88,705 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play inner rack end

Pass 26 Jul 2022 86,776 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing outer edges and rears 3mm center tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,577 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

O/S inner steering rack end has slight play.

Rear tyres 4mm tread.

Fail 13 Jul 2021 83,577 miles

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

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges.

O/S inner steering rack end has slight play.

Rear tyres 4mm tread.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 79,978 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing slightly edges

front brake pads nearing wear sensor

Pass 9 Jul 2019 73,201 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 61,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 48,600 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 8 Jul 2016 39,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 26,627 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)

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 KXS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GX12 KXS, 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 KXS registered?

GX12 KXS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is GX12 KXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 KXS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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