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B17 WOR

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,450 mi
Last recorded67,450 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 WOR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 67,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 57,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 57,456 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 56,490 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 54,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 51,316 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,483 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Jan 2020 42,754 miles

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,762 miles

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

Pass 5 Feb 2018 32,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 25,219 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 25,219 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 23,662 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,960 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,220 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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B17 WOR 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 86.7%.

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 B17 WOR, 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 B17 WOR registered?

B17 WOR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is B17 WOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 WOR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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