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EO12 WXJ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,803 mi
Last recorded94,803 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 WXJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 94,803 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 May 2025 92,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 85,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 82,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

dip stick broken

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,611 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,704 miles

Boot not opening

Fail 10 Mar 2018 66,704 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot not opening

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak Rear diff , front seal ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 54,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has little boulges

Nearside windscreen has crack

Fail 27 Mar 2017 54,244 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall has little boulges

Nearside windscreen has crack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 42,273 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leaks visible

Pass 13 Mar 2015 30,240 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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EO12 WXJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO12 WXJ, 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 EO12 WXJ registered?

EO12 WXJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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