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GY62 SWJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,464 mi
Last recorded163,464 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY62 SWJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 163,464 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 163,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 151,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both front and rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

both front forward inner track control arm bushes perished

Fail 14 May 2025 151,355 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer raised tread has no visible pattern , advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

both front and rear shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

both front forward inner track control arm bushes perished

Pass 7 Jun 2024 141,142 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 129,415 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brake readings (1.2.1 (e))

both front shock absorber dust covers in poor condition

both rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stops torn

Pass 30 Jun 2022 115,003 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop split

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 115,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop split

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rattle from inside exhaust

Fail 29 Jun 2021 106,608 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rattle from inside exhaust

Pass 17 Jun 2020 99,695 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2019 91,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt slight play in offside of steering rack

brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2019 91,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt slight play in offside of steering rack

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,454 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 76,453 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,536 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering (rack)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 63,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake pads worn

slight play in steering (rack)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,854 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 41,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,138 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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GY62 SWJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY62 SWJ, 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 GY62 SWJ registered?

GY62 SWJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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