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M17 WDJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,731 mi
Last recorded125,731 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 WDJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,731 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 125,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2025 115,035 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 100,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 84,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,091 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,269 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 69,682 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 60,081 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (all four) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (all four) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,550 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 55,550 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,330 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,330 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 319,476 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm and worn on inner edges

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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M17 WDJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M17 WDJ, 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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What year was M17 WDJ registered?

M17 WDJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is M17 WDJ safe to buy?

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