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WG12 YFD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,423 mi
Last recorded100,423 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 100,423 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 92,735 miles

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

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Sep 2024 81,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 72,589 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 66,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 52,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,977 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

under tray fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 26 Sep 2019 44,977 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

engine cover fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

under tray fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Feb 2019 40,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 33,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 28,668 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 22,320 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 16,370 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 YFD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

WG12 YFD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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