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GF62 EEH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,502 mi
Last recorded88,502 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 EEH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 88,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2025 88,406 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 75,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 68,987 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 68,796 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 63,097 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 57,397 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 48,789 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,191 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 41,745 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 36,228 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,258 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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GF62 EEH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF62 EEH, 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 GF62 EEH registered?

GF62 EEH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is GF62 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 EEH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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