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X31 GLL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,360 mi
Last recorded98,360 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX31 GLL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 98,360 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody above subframe and surrounding areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,346 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody above subframe and at outer areas both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 95,427 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe structure corroded at multiple points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle body to the rear of the rear subframe mounting points is corroded at NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 95,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear suspension arm outer ball joint has excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear suspension arm inner bush worn causing slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe structure corroded at multiple points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Vehicle body to the rear of the rear subframe mounting points is corroded at NSR and OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 91,916 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working but date of reg 2012

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 91,897 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running light not working but date of reg 2012

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 85,787 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 85,785 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 74,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 74,475 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,612 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,281 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 53,281 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge, also has a nail at inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Dec 2018 49,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak rear diff

Pass 14 Dec 2017 41,989 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 37,963 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 -3 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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X31 GLL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc 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 X31 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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X31 GLL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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