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CE12 WDA

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,404 mi
Last recorded143,404 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 WDA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 143,404 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2026 143,398 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 131,847 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,041 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 104,223 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 104,214 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x 1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 90,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 88,587 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 88,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 79,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,502 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 69,502 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 61,709 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 61,709 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,977 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 53,977 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,367 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 34,497 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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CE12 WDA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE12 WDA, 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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CE12 WDA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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