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WG61 HCO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,150 mi
Last recorded90,150 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 HCO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 90,150 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 84,737 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 84,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 76,286 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 65,002 miles

Nearside Front n/s front grill missing

Fail 11 Feb 2021 65,002 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned damaged (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front n/s front grill missing

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,431 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 59,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 41,127 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 32,890 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,897 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 21,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WG61 HCO 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 80%.

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 WG61 HCO, 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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WG61 HCO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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