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PY12 GZR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,177 mi
Last recorded119,177 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 GZR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 119,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 111,242 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 102,442 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 98,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 98,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 90,936 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 84,946 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 3 Dec 2019 81,224 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 81,224 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 74,789 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 74,764 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2016 66,516 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,888 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,888 miles

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

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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PY12 GZR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PY12 GZR, 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 PY12 GZR registered?

PY12 GZR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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