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GF62 RLU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,961 mi
Last recorded113,961 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 RLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2025 113,961 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 101,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 93,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,286 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,406 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,748 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 71,748 miles

Road wheel fixing missing one on all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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 RLU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RLU, 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 GF62 RLU registered?

GF62 RLU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is GF62 RLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF62 RLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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