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HG12 GSV

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,463 mi
Last recorded114,463 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 GSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 114,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 114,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 103,906 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 103,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,751 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 95,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 91,767 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 70,256 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2019 70,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,917 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2017 35,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,910 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 20,444 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 19,558 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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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HG12 GSV 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 75%.

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 HG12 GSV, 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 HG12 GSV registered?

HG12 GSV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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