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GY12 JXS

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,745 mi
Last recorded78,745 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 JXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 78,745 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,762 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,572 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 64,500 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,467 miles

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

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,052 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 48,764 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 48,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 41,965 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 33,791 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,776 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 33,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 31,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear lamp unit broken but not affecting light output

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 31,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear lamp unit broken but not affecting light output

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 27,665 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm on outer (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 23,117 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 JXS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

GY12 JXS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is GY12 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 JXS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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