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PN12 GNY

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,227 mi
Last recorded256,227 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 GNY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 256,227 miles

Brake wear warning light on

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

Vehicle has an outstanding manufacturers recall

Pass 18 Mar 2025 250,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Wiper arms retainer nuts missing

Pass 3 Apr 2024 153,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 153,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 151,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 151,770 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Feb 2022 149,569 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 146,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 141,396 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2020 141,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe before rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall cut

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2019 134,445 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / mobile phone holder ()

Pass 31 Jan 2018 122,738 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 111,832 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 103,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,962 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 83,962 miles

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

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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PN12 GNY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 PN12 GNY, 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 PN12 GNY registered?

PN12 GNY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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