MOT Status
ValidMileage
134,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front daytime running light inop
Nearside headlight has condensation but not affecting beam pattern
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output water in light (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Daytime running light not working
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear wiper blade split
Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
both rear tyres wearing on centre tread depth
under tray covers fitted front/rear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VE12 GCX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 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 VE12 GCX, 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 VE12 GCX registered?
VE12 GCX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2012.
Is VE12 GCX safe to buy?
The MOT history for VE12 GCX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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