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AB11 WLB

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,188 mi
Last recorded138,188 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB11 WLB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 138,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 133,411 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 127,229 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 118,433 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 118,423 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 104,141 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,439 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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AB11 WLB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AB11 WLB, 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 AB11 WLB registered?

AB11 WLB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AB11 WLB safe to buy?

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