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GY12 EPU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,850 mi
Last recorded34,850 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 EPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 34,850 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 22,826 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 22,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/aged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 16,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 14,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 13,118 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 11,541 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2020 10,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 8,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 6,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 5,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 4,216 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 4,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 3,503 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 EPU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?

GY12 EPU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GY12 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 EPU 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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