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WG12 WJA

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,186 mi
Last recorded144,186 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 144,186 miles

Emission too clean to detect

Fail 26 Jan 2023 144,185 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Emission too clean to detect

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2022 138,275 miles

emission too clean to detect

Pass 24 Feb 2021 127,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 119,540 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 119,540 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 108,575 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 14 Dec 2017 100,809 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,463 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 97,463 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,435 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,367 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 WJA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

WG12 WJA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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