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WG12 FVK

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,333 mi
Last recorded83,333 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 FVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 83,333 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 79,316 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 79,316 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 74,717 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,619 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,322 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 60,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 49,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 24 May 2018 43,204 miles

BOTH SIDES front and rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower chip in windscreen

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

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

windscreen washer jets weak requires attention

Fail 24 May 2018 43,204 miles

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

BOTH SIDES front and rear brake discs slightly worn and lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower chip in windscreen

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

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

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 20 May 2017 36,017 miles

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 28 May 2016 29,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 rft (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 21,456 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 21,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer 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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WG12 FVK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WG12 FVK, 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 WG12 FVK registered?

WG12 FVK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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