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SR62 GCF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,853 mi
Last recorded111,853 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR62 GCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 111,853 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 107,410 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 107,410 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 100,082 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 93,151 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,113 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Apr 2021 78,254 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,535 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,529 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,233 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,790 miles

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Pass 18 May 2017 55,219 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 39,508 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SR62 GCF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SR62 GCF, 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 SR62 GCF registered?

SR62 GCF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is SR62 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR62 GCF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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