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GL61 JAO

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,723 mi
Last recorded151,723 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 JAO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 151,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 151,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 141,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 125,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 125,497 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 117,246 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 117,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2017 104,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tray's fitted

wet test

Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,305 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 97,013 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 76,956 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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GL61 JAO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL61 JAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL61 JAO registered?

GL61 JAO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is GL61 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 JAO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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