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GY12 GXH

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,397 mi
Last recorded53,397 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 GXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 53,397 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,781 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 50,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 47,031 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 36,184 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 33,687 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 29,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning condensation lamp (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 23,122 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,936 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner and outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 14,464 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 10,794 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,047 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 GXH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 GY12 GXH, 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 GXH registered?

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

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