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GY12 EPJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,893 mi
Last recorded82,893 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EPJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Jul 2026 82,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 77,755 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 74,585 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 68,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 62,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,719 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 45,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lamp not affecting beam this time advise replace headlamp ASAP (1.7.5a)

engine oil on min

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,549 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,750 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,865 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 EPJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EPJ, 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 EPJ registered?

GY12 EPJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GY12 EPJ safe to buy?

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