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AK62 FGC

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,771 mi
Last recorded64,771 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 64,771 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 59,970 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2025 59,969 miles

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Apr 2024 54,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 49,133 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 49,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,120 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 49,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 44,235 miles

Offside Front caliper retaining spring missing

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,187 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 36,999 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 29,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 22,495 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,550 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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AK62 FGC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK62 FGC, 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 AK62 FGC registered?

AK62 FGC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is AK62 FGC safe to buy?

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