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SK62 WLF

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,050 mi
Last recorded102,050 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 WLF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 102,050 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 102,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 102,037 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 102,037 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2024 101,952 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped, corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 97,300 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

a lot of under body corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2022 90,721 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs lipped, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 90,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs lipped, pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 81,673 miles

front brake pads 65%worn

under trays obscuring some code front+rear

Fail 27 Oct 2021 81,633 miles

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

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

front brake pads 65%worn

under trays obscuring some code front+rear

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 65,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 58,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,241 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 51,241 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 44,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 37,241 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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SK62 WLF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SK62 WLF, 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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SK62 WLF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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