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WG61 HDH

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,974 mi
Last recorded83,974 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 HDH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 83,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,480 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 79,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no oil

Fail 11 Apr 2023 79,354 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no oil

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 76,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 73,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 70,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 67,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,094 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,152 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 40,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 27,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 20,311 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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WG61 HDH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 HDH, 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 WG61 HDH registered?

WG61 HDH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 February 2012.

Is WG61 HDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 HDH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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