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GL61 OHS

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,472 mi
Last recorded96,472 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 96,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 91,445 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 91,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,444 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 80,229 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive owner advised me that there was spillage during oil change (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn lower to inside

Offside Front Tyre going smooth to inside

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 69,316 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 63,567 miles

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

Offside Front suspension lower than n/s . strut mounted lower in hub and wheel is close to shock absorber

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,405 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 53,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,133 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 459,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 40,456 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped

engine bay covers fitted

no engine oil showing on dipstick. 2ltrs added to reach minimum level to complete test.

under vehicle trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 40,286 miles

Offside Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped

engine bay covers fitted

no engine oil showing on dipstick. 2ltrs added to reach minimum level to complete test.

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 32,261 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted

rear wiper blade split

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,019 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

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 OHS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GL61 OHS, 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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GL61 OHS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is GL61 OHS safe to buy?

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