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WF12 LXT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,305 mi
Last recorded125,305 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 LXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 125,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 125,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear unable to check seatbelt due to seat folded down

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2023 119,464 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2023 119,447 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,728 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 96,996 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 88,382 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 74,847 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,500 miles

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

Under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,133 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2015 59,439 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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WF12 LXT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF12 LXT, 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 LXT registered?

WF12 LXT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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