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WJ61 CBU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,695 mi
Last recorded150,695 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 CBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 150,695 miles

Surface corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 16 Dec 2024 147,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.70mm on inner wear marker & tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Surface corrosion to rear floor pan

Pass 7 Dec 2023 142,377 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2022 136,492 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2022 136,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 128,004 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 127,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 118,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 118,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 102,429 miles

Central Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f wheel inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 102,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre has bulge on inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim o/s/f wheel inner rim dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre o/s/r tyre has nail lodged in inner sidewall (unrepairable) ()

Pass 11 May 2017 90,419 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 11 May 2017 90,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 12 May 2016 78,592 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 44,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 44,927 miles

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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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WJ61 CBU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WJ61 CBU, 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 WJ61 CBU registered?

WJ61 CBU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is WJ61 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ61 CBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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