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GJ12 HGN

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,033 mi
Last recorded63,033 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,033 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,139 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 46,695 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 42,513 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 40,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 2254517 run flat conti (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 40,898 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working built into wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer 2254517 run flat conti (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 34,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 26,271 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 22,083 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 14,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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GJ12 HGN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GJ12 HGN, 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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GJ12 HGN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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