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DU12 WMX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,722 mi
Last recorded118,722 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 WMX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 82,788 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 82,788 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,906 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 75,417 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,394 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,149 miles

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

rear brake pads about 2.5mm

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake pads about 2.5mm

Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,644 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 31,454 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,372 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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DU12 WMX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DU12 WMX, 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 DU12 WMX registered?

DU12 WMX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is DU12 WMX safe to buy?

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