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GL62 AXU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,283 mi
Last recorded85,283 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 AXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 85,283 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 76,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 65,658 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 63,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Nov 2020 57,460 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 51,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 46,590 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 46,590 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad sensor (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 44,046 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,807 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 22,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt obstructed by child seat don't allowing inspection of seat belt

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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GL62 AXU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GL62 AXU, 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

How do I check the history of GL62 AXU?

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What year was GL62 AXU registered?

GL62 AXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 November 2012.

Is GL62 AXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 AXU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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