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YG12 GXL

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,095 mi
Last recorded116,095 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 GXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 116,095 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 102,052 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,748 miles

All 4 Tyres worn near legal limits

Pass 20 Oct 2021 77,116 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 77,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,474 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 68,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 60,815 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to the limit

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,416 miles

Engine cover under trays fitted

Low Engine oil

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Badly worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 41,261 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,135 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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YG12 GXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YG12 GXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 GXL registered?

YG12 GXL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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