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VK12 GNV

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,222 mi
Last recorded148,222 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 GNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 148,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,255 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 142,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 136,676 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 131,807 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 127,077 miles

Offside mirror cover damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2022 127,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2021 121,675 miles

Front Inner Both front Steering arms slight play.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of bake and fuel lines.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 121,639 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Inner Both front Steering arms slight play.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Damping (5.3.2 (b))

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

Protective covers underside not allowing full inspection of bake and fuel lines.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 111,213 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 111,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 91,261 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 91,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR TYRES 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 81,260 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,541 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 74,541 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 58,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK12 GNV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK12 GNV, 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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VK12 GNV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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