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GY12 AXV

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,753 mi
Last recorded63,753 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 AXV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 63,753 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,036 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 50,563 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 47,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 47,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 44,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 44,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn/ corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute side repeater (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 40,031 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,235 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 25,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,857 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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GY12 AXV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GY12 AXV, 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 GY12 AXV registered?

GY12 AXV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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