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GJ62 KZW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,874 mi
Last recorded135,874 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 KZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 135,874 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Aug 2024 126,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 119,506 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 111,070 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 100,218 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,747 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 92,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,854 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,854 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,692 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 67,262 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 67,262 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 54,044 miles

Rear brake linings getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,028 miles

both front tyres have tread wearing low on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

Fail 10 Jul 2015 41,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front tyres have tread wearing low on outer edges not considered full depth tread from new

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 KZW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KZW, 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 KZW registered?

GJ62 KZW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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