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GV61 AOU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,823 mi
Last recorded164,823 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 AOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 164,823 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 164,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 139,143 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 139,143 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 135,315 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 135,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 131,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 125,155 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Mar 2019 118,341 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the legal limit

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

NSR child seat fitted thus not allowing full inspection of the seat belt

Pass 23 Mar 2018 111,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,502 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 81,276 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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GV61 AOU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV61 AOU, 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 GV61 AOU registered?

GV61 AOU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is GV61 AOU safe to buy?

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