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FR12 WLC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,650 mi
Last recorded98,650 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 WLC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,650 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 86,115 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 86,087 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively only just met requirement/requires inspection (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,905 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 74,905 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,279 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 56,240 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 46,400 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 38,078 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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FR12 WLC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FR12 WLC, 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 FR12 WLC registered?

FR12 WLC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FR12 WLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 WLC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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