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LN12 WGG

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,533 mi
Last recorded104,533 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 WGG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 104,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 104,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,694 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,032 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 98,032 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,677 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,551 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,675 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 79,302 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 79,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 75,449 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 75,449 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 69,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Fail 22 Feb 2018 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall perished

Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,371 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 48,109 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 48,109 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 36,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LN12 WGG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LN12 WGG, 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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LN12 WGG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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