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HG12 GWE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,374 mi
Last recorded103,374 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 GWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 103,374 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 101,613 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 101,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,587 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 101,336 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 93,596 miles

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,356 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge but not in central three quarters of tread pattern or showing cords

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

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

Offside Front slight play at inner steering arm

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,568 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has slight play

windscreen has chip in swept area

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,445 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 57,183 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Fail 7 Oct 2015 51,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 29 May 2015 45,900 miles

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 GWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HG12 GWE, 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 GWE registered?

HG12 GWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is HG12 GWE safe to buy?

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