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WG12 RHY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,638 mi
Last recorded101,638 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 RHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 101,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 101,638 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,914 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 91,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm but worse on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 81,694 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 81,690 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 63,787 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,324 miles

Both Front Tyre's Worn On Outer Edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2019 54,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Facing / Slight Play In Ball Joint Also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,548 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,426 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain a metered reading

front inner brake pads wearing low

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 13 Jul 2016 45,488 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 33,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 RHY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

WG12 RHY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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