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WG12 FVM

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,445 mi
Last recorded75,445 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 FVM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 71,128 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 67,161 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 60,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,482 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 51,448 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 44,005 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,124 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,827 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Oil Level low

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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 FVM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WG12 FVM, 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 WG12 FVM registered?

WG12 FVM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is WG12 FVM safe to buy?

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