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WG61 JWZ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,111 mi
Last recorded118,111 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 118,111 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 118,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 110,208 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 102,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 98,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 91,504 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 84,888 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,251 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,856 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 66,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 55,680 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2016 44,626 miles

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

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 JWZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG61 JWZ, 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 WG61 JWZ registered?

WG61 JWZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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