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HY12 GYP

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

168,693 mi
Last recorded168,693 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 168,693 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2024 159,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 155,518 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 145,500 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 116,038 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 116,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 102,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,787 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,947 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 66,308 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,839 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HY12 GYP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GYP, 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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HY12 GYP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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