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WA04 OLE

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,431 mi
Last recorded56,431 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 OLE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 56,431 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 52,554 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 48,677 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG PADS. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Outer Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 38,723 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,881 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 32,850 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not seated corrected on mounting point (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached top mount securing bolt snapped off (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not seated corrected on mounting point (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 18,687 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 12,976 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 11,599 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 11,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 7,394 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 5,366 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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WA04 OLE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA04 OLE, 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 WA04 OLE registered?

WA04 OLE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 February 2012.

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