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WG61 NZY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,140 mi
Last recorded103,140 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 NZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to underside

Fail 2 Apr 2026 103,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers fitted to underside

Fail 9 Apr 2025 98,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers fitted to underside

Pass 4 Apr 2024 93,340 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted to underside

Fail 3 Apr 2024 93,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted to underside

Pass 1 Apr 2023 87,601 miles

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

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Fail 31 Mar 2023 87,601 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underside

zero emissions

Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,805 miles

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

covers fitted underside

Fail 8 Apr 2022 83,804 miles

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

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

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

covers fitted underside

Pass 7 Apr 2021 79,426 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 2 Apr 2020 77,005 miles

covers fitted to underside

Fail 2 Apr 2020 77,005 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 6 Apr 2019 71,796 miles

covers fitted to underside

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,488 miles

All brake discs slightly worn & corroded

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear shocker bump stop/damper cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2017 60,263 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 43,462 miles

zero emissions

Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,462 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

zero emissions

Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,063 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 NZY 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 WG61 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

WG61 NZY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is WG61 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 NZY shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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