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AF12 WSD

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,856 mi
Last recorded123,856 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 WSD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 123,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 113,821 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp has water ingress

Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 103,012 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 101,107 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 101,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 99,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 95,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2018 91,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 87,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2016 82,204 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,658 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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AF12 WSD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AF12 WSD, 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 AF12 WSD registered?

AF12 WSD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is AF12 WSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 WSD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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