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VK62 ZGD

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,741 mi
Last recorded99,741 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZGD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlight patterns poor

f/n/s flexi brake hose slightly twisted

front washers poor

Pass 16 Jan 2025 94,538 miles

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

Offside Front d r l not working

Pass 10 Jan 2024 88,599 miles

Offside headlamp has water ingress

Rear tyres worn to 2-3 mm

Fail 9 Jan 2024 88,588 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside headlamp has water ingress

Rear tyres worn to 2-3 mm

Pass 20 Jan 2023 75,878 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 75,878 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 56,849 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 56,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 52,208 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 47,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,669 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 37,520 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,274 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 30,274 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 19,973 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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VK62 ZGD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK62 ZGD, 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 VK62 ZGD registered?

VK62 ZGD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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