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GV61 DZU

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 DZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 97,785 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 91,022 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 84,022 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 72,936 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 60,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,994 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2020 53,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 53,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 72,903 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

front brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,276 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2018 37,276 miles

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 34,147 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 23,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge - no tread

nearside rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre perished

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 DZU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GV61 DZU, 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

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What year was GV61 DZU registered?

GV61 DZU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is GV61 DZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 DZU 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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