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WD12 DYS

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,773 mi
Last recorded154,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 DYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 154,773 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 154,773 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 142,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn close to designed wear limit

offside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2024 138,923 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR + OSR inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 138,829 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF + OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR + OSR inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,600 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 123,331 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 123,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 115,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,623 miles

front foglamp lenses broken

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2018 88,552 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,427 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,121 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 68,119 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 50,353 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 DYS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYS, 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 WD12 DYS registered?

WD12 DYS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is WD12 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD12 DYS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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