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WJ12 GBY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,124 mi
Last recorded89,124 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GBY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 89,124 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,859 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (front arm) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front brake discs corroding

both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 62,082 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 62,071 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 55,675 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in but not effecting beam image

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 45,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 39,328 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2018 38,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,134 miles

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

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

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 5 Feb 2016 23,802 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 19,881 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 15,627 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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WJ12 GBY 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 87.5%.

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 WJ12 GBY, 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 WJ12 GBY registered?

WJ12 GBY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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