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BL12 WCN

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,932 mi
Last recorded161,932 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 WCN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 161,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 161,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 152,417 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 141,834 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,733 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 117,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 104,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,587 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,347 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,347 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 68,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,766 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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BL12 WCN 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 BL12 WCN, 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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BL12 WCN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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