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K50 GDC

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,939 mi
Last recorded47,939 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 GDC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 47,939 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,416 miles

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

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

advise condensation in n/s/f headlight

Pass 22 Apr 2024 40,766 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 40,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2023 36,874 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 32,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 29,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 27,904 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 25,980 miles

Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 23,166 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,878 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)

under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 15,676 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 15,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K50 GDC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 K50 GDC, 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 K50 GDC registered?

K50 GDC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is K50 GDC safe to buy?

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