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HY12 GZE

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

186,102 mi
Last recorded186,102 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 GZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 186,102 miles

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

Rear Both Registration Lamps Dim

Fail 18 Sep 2026 186,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Both Registration Lamps Dim

Pass 24 Sep 2025 177,905 miles

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

Rear diff damp

Pass 27 Sep 2024 169,418 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 169,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 156,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 141,516 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 128,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has water droplets inside

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,180 miles

Front brake discs grooved/worn

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 106,348 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 90,349 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,748 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,145 miles

front brakes low

Pass 29 Oct 2015 56,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 49,182 miles

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)

emissions to clean to read due to dev /part/filter fitted

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 GZE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GZE, 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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What year was HY12 GZE registered?

HY12 GZE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HY12 GZE safe to buy?

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