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GV61 KFO

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,129 mi
Last recorded88,129 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV61 KFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 88,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake warning lamp on but pads above 2mm

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,909 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 71,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,287 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 23 May 2019 67,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 56,428 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit x4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 48,133 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 38,921 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 22,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 22,768 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 KFO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KFO, 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 KFO registered?

GV61 KFO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is GV61 KFO safe to buy?

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