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WG12 YPK

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 YPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 119,267 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged dust sheild insecure

Rear wiper incomplete

engine runs poor

Fail 25 Aug 2025 119,201 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged dust sheild insecure

Rear wiper incomplete

engine runs poor

Pass 30 Aug 2024 107,286 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 100,927 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 94,900 miles

Nearside Rear LED number plate light slightly dim.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Top cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyre's miss shaped.

Pass 11 May 2021 88,059 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2020 85,230 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 85,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 80,622 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,126 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 74,091 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer tyre cut 225 45 17

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer bottle filled during test 3 L (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 66,187 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

baby seat fitted in n/s rear belt

Fail 2 Jun 2016 54,396 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

baby seat fitted in n/s rear belt

Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,654 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 YPK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YPK, 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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WG12 YPK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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