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GL61 UMR

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,790 mi
Last recorded69,790 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 UMR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 69,790 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 65,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,051 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 58,059 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,246 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 54,764 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,708 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,856 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 44,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 39,952 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 35,625 miles

Offside front jacking point pad missing

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 30,254 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2015 21,038 miles

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

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

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 UMR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UMR, 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 GL61 UMR registered?

GL61 UMR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 January 2012.

Is GL61 UMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL61 UMR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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