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GY12 CUV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,967 mi
Last recorded145,967 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 CUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 145,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

offside and nearside reg plate lamp bulbs light intensity reduced

Fail 28 Apr 2026 145,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

offside and nearside reg plate lamp bulbs light intensity reduced

Pass 4 Mar 2025 136,727 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 136,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge app 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 130,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 125,574 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 125,573 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 116,779 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 116,774 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 104,107 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 96,093 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 96,093 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 85,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 16 May 2019 85,227 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 18 May 2018 76,599 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 76,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 67,447 miles

Nearside Front TYRE EDGE AND SIDEWALL BADLY CRACKED

Offside Front TYRE EDGE AND SIDEWALL BADLY CRACKED

Pass 17 May 2016 59,190 miles

Front both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 50,697 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 CUV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GY12 CUV, 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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What year was GY12 CUV registered?

GY12 CUV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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