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HY12 GKX

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,373 mi
Last recorded109,373 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GKX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 109,373 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 109,373 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 98,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 88,187 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,593 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 59,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside number plate light dim

Pass 13 Mar 2020 55,494 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 42,354 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 45,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,911 miles

Nearside Rear no plate light density weak.

pad wear mil on.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 24,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on outside edge of tread

offside front tyre bald on outside edge of tread

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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HY12 GKX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 HY12 GKX, 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 HY12 GKX registered?

HY12 GKX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HY12 GKX 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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