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WG12 UDP

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 60,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 52,345 miles

Front brake disc corroded on edge

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 51,549 miles

both front tyres worn/wearing on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,441 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,857 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 46,239 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 42,134 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 42,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge through to steal (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 40,092 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 38,202 miles

front brake discs and pads deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 35,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 33,398 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 33,390 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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WG12 UDP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

WG12 UDP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is WG12 UDP safe to buy?

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