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WG12 WXF

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,233 mi
Last recorded155,233 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WXF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 155,233 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 142,268 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 142,238 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 131,509 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 135,175 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 116,839 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 112,313 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 105,344 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,806 miles

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,806 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,206 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 WXF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc 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 WXF, 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 WXF registered?

WG12 WXF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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