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MT12 WGY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 WGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,959 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 93,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 85,859 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2024 77,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misty (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 74,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,563 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 43,735 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 41,452 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check disc too (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check disc too (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,370 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 36,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 29,206 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 29,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 22,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres getting low on tread 3mm

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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MT12 WGY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT12 WGY, 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 MT12 WGY registered?

MT12 WGY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is MT12 WGY safe to buy?

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