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WD12 CHO

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,723 mi
Last recorded125,723 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 CHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 125,723 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresher

Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 122,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 120,673 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed air fresheners from mirror area

Lower full under guards fitted front, n/s and o/s restricting full inspection of suspension components and chassis area

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished to sidewalls and tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,833 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 108,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 103,581 miles

Offside Front plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 103,572 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2020 101,062 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 84,331 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,563 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 81,563 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 64,103 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 48,733 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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WD12 CHO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WD12 CHO, 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 WD12 CHO registered?

WD12 CHO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is WD12 CHO safe to buy?

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