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LA12 WLJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,508 mi
Last recorded123,508 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 123,508 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 123,508 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 110,630 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 110,629 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 104,696 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 104,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 97,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan corroded [O/S/R and N/S/R] (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 74,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 64,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,139 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage obscured by interior mirror (drivers view not affected) (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

nsf tyre in poor condition (worn on outer edge)

underguards fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 60,131 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' damage obscured by interior mirror (drivers view not affected) (8.3.1d)

brake warning light on

nsf tyre in poor condition (worn on outer edge)

underguards fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,759 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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LA12 WLJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LA12 WLJ, 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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LA12 WLJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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