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GF61 TSV

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,167 mi
Last recorded62,167 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF61 TSV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,167 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2025 62,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall damaged deep enough to expose cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Mirror repeat lamp inoperative. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim damage. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber travel/bump stop perished and broken away. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 55,803 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,698 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both nearside road wheels are slightly distorted

rear brake pads are starting to wear low

Pass 10 Dec 2020 45,062 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,270 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 41,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,687 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,323 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 26,245 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 26,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 20,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 16,862 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 16,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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GF61 TSV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF61 TSV, 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 GF61 TSV registered?

GF61 TSV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is GF61 TSV safe to buy?

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