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WF12 KAJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,489 mi
Last recorded122,489 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 KAJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 122,489 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 114,309 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 100,030 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,362 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 89,091 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,783 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 69,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 60,724 miles

Offside Front Steering Arm Joint has slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2018 60,724 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Steering Arm Joint has slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2017 46,880 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 26,681 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,546 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 19,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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WF12 KAJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF12 KAJ, 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 WF12 KAJ registered?

WF12 KAJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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