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GL62 ZHJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,300 mi
Last recorded138,300 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 ZHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 138,300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 125,793 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 125,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage snapped off levelling sensor (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 105,074 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 105,071 miles

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

rear springs rusting,rear diff oily,front suspension arms play,osf steering arm play,washer fluid low,drive belt pulley noise-investigate

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,507 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,700 miles

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 53,362 miles

under body has cover tray fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,251 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 44,786 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 42,889 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,710 miles

emission too clean to detact readings

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 ZHJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZHJ, 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 GL62 ZHJ registered?

GL62 ZHJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is GL62 ZHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL62 ZHJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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