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WG12 WBW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,776 mi
Last recorded85,776 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WBW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 85,776 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 82,524 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 78,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 71,553 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,024 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 52,464 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 48,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 37,946 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 28,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 17,206 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 17,193 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 12,032 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 WBW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

WG12 WBW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 July 2012.

Is WG12 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG12 WBW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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