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WJ12 VPG

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,009 mi
Last recorded92,009 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 92,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 91,971 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,322 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 85,288 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 80,684 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 80,683 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 79,171 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 72,893 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering ball joint has minimal play

Pass 1 Oct 2019 68,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,783 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 45,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wearing on edge

Rear Inner Both tyres wearing on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,819 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 34,819 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,327 miles

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Pass 3 Oct 2014 17,862 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 VPG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WJ12 VPG, 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 VPG registered?

WJ12 VPG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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