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RA12 WNC

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,273 mi
Last recorded55,273 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 WNC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 55,273 miles

All brake discs worn.

Fail 29 Oct 2025 55,273 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2024 48,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover adrift

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 33,449 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 33,433 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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RA12 WNC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 RA12 WNC, 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 RA12 WNC registered?

RA12 WNC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is RA12 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA12 WNC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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