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KU12 WBT

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 WBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 104,353 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 91,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,490 miles

tyres low on tread. daylight running light not working. water leak from cooling system

Fail 24 Jul 2024 82,490 miles

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

tyres low on tread. daylight running light not working. water leak from cooling system

Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,680 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 77,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 63,263 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 94,097 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 54,086 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 54,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,466 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 42,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,166 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,067 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 27,740 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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KU12 WBT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KU12 WBT, 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 KU12 WBT registered?

KU12 WBT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is KU12 WBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 WBT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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