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DK61 GVJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK61 GVJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 116,414 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 112,348 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 112,348 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 102,831 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 102,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,388 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 93,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 81,460 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 72,484 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 66,720 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,281 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 40,954 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,131 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 27,861 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,541 miles

Mix of NRF and RF tyres on rear

Pass 13 Nov 2014 16,488 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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DK61 GVJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DK61 GVJ, 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 DK61 GVJ registered?

DK61 GVJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is DK61 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK61 GVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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