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WJ62 GXP

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

172,134 mi
Last recorded172,134 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GXP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 172,134 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 157,144 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 145,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,809 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 125,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 116,756 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 107,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,610 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 94,377 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,512 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 63,577 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,431 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

Exhaust emissions too clean to test.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,616 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

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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WJ62 GXP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WJ62 GXP, 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 WJ62 GXP registered?

WJ62 GXP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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