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WFZ 8987

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,260 mi
Last recorded73,260 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFZ 8987
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 73,260 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 67,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 67,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 58,762 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))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 51,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 46,402 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 40,383 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 34,989 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 34,989 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2018 30,465 miles

Nearside Washer jet damaged still works

Pass 21 Oct 2017 24,016 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 19,221 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 14,501 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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WFZ 8987 is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,580cc petrol 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 WFZ 8987, 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 WFZ 8987 registered?

WFZ 8987 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WFZ 8987 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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