MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,397 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets the minimum standard today (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meets the minimum standard today (5.2.3 (e))
braking system warning lamp illuminated - offside rear brake pad wire broken
coolant level low Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted requires further investigation
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner + slightly worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays fitted requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
coolant level low
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine Oil Very Low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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GJ12 VLC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
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 GJ12 VLC, 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 GJ12 VLC registered?
GJ12 VLC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2012.
Is GJ12 VLC safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ12 VLC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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