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R27 GLL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

190,971 mi
Last recorded190,971 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR27 GLL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 190,971 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2025 186,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 173,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 167,330 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 167,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2022 155,322 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 23 Aug 2022 155,322 miles

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

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 24 Aug 2021 146,162 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 25 Aug 2020 134,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 122,389 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 107,423 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 107,422 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 88,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 88,287 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,722 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 69,722 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror lamp (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,693 miles

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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R27 GLL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R27 GLL, 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 R27 GLL registered?

R27 GLL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is R27 GLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R27 GLL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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