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WJ12 JPO

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

83,845 mi
Last recorded83,845 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 JPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 83,845 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2025 80,712 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp (DRL) not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,620 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp (DRL) not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Sep 2023 74,322 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp (DRL) not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2023 74,214 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp (DRL) not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on outer edges, also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 64,020 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn close to limit/worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 58,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 May 2018 51,610 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 41,069 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,488 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,879 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 JPO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 WJ12 JPO, 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 WJ12 JPO registered?

WJ12 JPO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is WJ12 JPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ12 JPO 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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