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WG60 CAM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,434 mi
Last recorded164,434 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG60 CAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 164,434 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 160,342 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 153,133 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 150,481 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 150,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 150,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 144,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 138,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 119,937 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 RF (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 RF (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 90,446 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 86,046 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 86,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Aug 2015 75,021 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 75,021 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,150 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 66,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on outer edges

front wipers slightly smearing the screen

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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WG60 CAM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WG60 CAM, 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 WG60 CAM registered?

WG60 CAM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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