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GV62 CHJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,169 mi
Last recorded73,169 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV62 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 73,169 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2025 72,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 68,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 65,120 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 64,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded, not to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 60,851 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 51,177 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 41,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 31,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall and thread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 25,280 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 25,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50 x 17 89 w ssr (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,860 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen

O/S/F inner track rod joint slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2015 10,678 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint has slight play

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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GV62 CHJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GV62 CHJ, 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 GV62 CHJ registered?

GV62 CHJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is GV62 CHJ safe to buy?

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