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GK62 NTN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,447 mi
Last recorded131,447 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK62 NTN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 131,447 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 131,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 131,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Dec 2024 126,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,566 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,889 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 106,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,833 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 84,755 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2020 84,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2019 76,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,516 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 66,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Jan 2015 24,976 miles

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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GK62 NTN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK62 NTN, 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 GK62 NTN registered?

GK62 NTN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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