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M12 WPB

2015 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,057 mi
Last recorded138,057 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 11659,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 WPB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 138,057 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 138,057 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 122,387 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2024 122,387 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 107,528 miles

Rear rear diff oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2023 107,528 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2022 93,081 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 72,966 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn, has crack/3mm.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit, has crack.

Pass 24 Dec 2020 62,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Rear Registration plate damage.

Pass 27 Dec 2019 52,889 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 35,565 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 8 Dec 2018 35,501 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some 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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M12 WPB is a 2015 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 59,956 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 M12 WPB, 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 11 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 M12 WPB registered?

M12 WPB is a 2015 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is M12 WPB safe to buy?

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