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WD12 HWF

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,355 mi
Last recorded41,355 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD12 HWF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 41,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 37,181 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 34,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 32,704 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 30,848 miles

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,119 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,199 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Mar 2019 24,288 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 21,536 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 18,948 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 17,109 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,687 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 HWF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

WD12 HWF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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