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VN12 WBL

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,579 mi
Last recorded90,579 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WBL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 90,579 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 76,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,233 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 62,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 48,580 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2021 38,239 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Front under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 34,745 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2019 30,281 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 25,876 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 16,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 13,229 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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VN12 WBL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VN12 WBL, 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 VN12 WBL registered?

VN12 WBL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for VN12 WBL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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