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FG62 JVK

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,355 mi
Last recorded92,355 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG62 JVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 92,355 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 92,355 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 89,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak on rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in o/s steering rack end ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine auxillary belt perishing/cracking bad

handbrake imbalance

Pass 24 Dec 2021 78,784 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,783 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,431 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 59,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 49,234 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 38,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,536 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 23,979 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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FG62 JVK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FG62 JVK, 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 FG62 JVK registered?

FG62 JVK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is FG62 JVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG62 JVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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