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VN12 WCF

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,331 mi
Last recorded141,331 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 WCF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 141,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 135,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight Play In Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tie Rod Has Slight Play In Joint

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 131,554 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 131,554 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 125,234 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,070 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,581 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 93,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 49,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 27,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,224 miles

exhaust gasses too clean to register on smoke meter

windscreen washers poor

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 WCF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VN12 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

VN12 WCF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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