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WG12 HBC

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,079 mi
Last recorded102,079 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 HBC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,079 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 6 Feb 2025 96,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 95,783 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 89,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 80,591 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 66,675 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight misshape

Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,345 miles

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2017 43,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 34,490 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,267 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on outer shoulders

Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine oil level on minimum

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low on outer shoulders

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 HBC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HBC, 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 HBC registered?

WG12 HBC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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