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GU62 XLT

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,079 mi
Last recorded60,079 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2025 60,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 59,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,303 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 47,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 40,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 32,795 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,390 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 19,133 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 15,867 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 12,172 miles

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 XLT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU62 XLT, 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 GU62 XLT?

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What year was GU62 XLT registered?

GU62 XLT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is GU62 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU62 XLT shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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