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GX12 LPY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,347 mi
Last recorded69,347 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 69,347 miles

Under trays fitted covering some components

Pass 8 Nov 2024 62,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 57,133 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,585 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 47,557 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 43,622 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 35,750 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm and bald on outer edge 225/45 x 17 91 w rft (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,048 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 24,418 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 20,810 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 20,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 18,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LPY, 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 LPY registered?

GX12 LPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is GX12 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX12 LPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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