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SK62 WLR

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,102 mi
Last recorded124,102 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 WLR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 124,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 117,154 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF DRL OUT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pad warning light on

Tpms light on

Fail 5 Feb 2025 117,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

NSF DRL OUT

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pad warning light on

Tpms light on

Fail 6 Dec 2024 117,151 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 117,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front DRL not working

undertrays fitted time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,689 miles

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

Nearside front daytime running light not working

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

Pass 5 May 2022 100,035 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 89,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 86,878 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 81,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 74,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to the limit , requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to the limit , requires replacing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the edges (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 24,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside 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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SK62 WLR is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WLR, 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 SK62 WLR registered?

SK62 WLR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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