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LO12 GCK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,426 mi
Last recorded140,426 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 GCK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

battery warning message on dashboard

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2023 140,426 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

battery warning message on dashboard

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Aug 2022 131,699 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 122,060 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 95,242 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 95,242 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 83,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 78,568 miles

undertray fitted. rear wiper blade needs replacing

Fail 23 Aug 2017 78,566 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

undertray fitted. rear wiper blade needs replacing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,018 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear (on the limit) (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracking

underside covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 68,297 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall persished

o/s/r tyre worn clost to legal limit

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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LO12 GCK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO12 GCK, 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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LO12 GCK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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