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SL12 WJK

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,627 mi
Last recorded47,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 WJK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 47,627 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre marked with chalk. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 44,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 41,913 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 38,110 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 35,162 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,424 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 28,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,602 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 24,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 20,372 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,579 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 11,371 miles

all four tyres are getting close to the limmit.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,649 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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SL12 WJK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 SL12 WJK, 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 SL12 WJK registered?

SL12 WJK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is SL12 WJK safe to buy?

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