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GV61 FHS

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,060 mi
Last recorded81,060 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 FHS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 81,060 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 69,299 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2021 57,871 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 57,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,698 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,754 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit continental 225/45R19 91W RFT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,677 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 38,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 31,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 FHS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHS, 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 FHS registered?

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

Is GV61 FHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV61 FHS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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