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J27 WKD

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 WKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 85,913 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 74,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm and slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm and slightly cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 74,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,235 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 59,679 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 500,072 miles

0IL topped up- below minimum

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,508 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 37,398 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 32,393 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 27,915 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 5 May 2016 27,915 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 7 May 2015 19,894 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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J27 WKD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J27 WKD, 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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J27 WKD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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