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DE61 WGJ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,871 mi
Last recorded88,871 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 88,871 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 86,874 miles

O\S mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Wipers slightly worn

Fail 19 Oct 2022 86,381 miles

Emissions not tested Coolant below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O\S mirror glass cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 84,418 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,888 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 77,155 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 65,122 miles

damage tp front door

Pass 20 Oct 2017 54,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 44,005 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 44,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,214 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 30,012 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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DE61 WGJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE61 WGJ, 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 DE61 WGJ registered?

DE61 WGJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is DE61 WGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 WGJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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