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GJ62 FKM

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,026 mi
Last recorded98,026 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 FKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 98,026 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 91,392 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 84,471 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 79,024 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 79,024 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 72,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 65,324 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 58,519 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,709 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 51,709 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,134 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 37,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 31,208 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 31,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,888 miles

Both Front Tyres; Quite worn to outer edges

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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GJ62 FKM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ62 FKM, 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 GJ62 FKM registered?

GJ62 FKM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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