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GU62 HDL

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 HDL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 103,153 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light bulb is very dim

Fail 13 Jul 2026 103,153 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear number plate light bulb is very dim

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,199 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,199 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 89,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts inside faces x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 74,431 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 71,663 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 65,170 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 57,035 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,981 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 48,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,276 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 32,024 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread (not exposing cords)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 32,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread (not exposing cords)

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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GU62 HDL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU62 HDL, 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 GU62 HDL registered?

GU62 HDL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is GU62 HDL safe to buy?

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