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WJ62 DPF

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 DPF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 86,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 83,192 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 83,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 79,485 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 75,229 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,951 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 70,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,770 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,891 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,929 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 50,187 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 42,485 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,971 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 34,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ62 DPF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ62 DPF, 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 WJ62 DPF registered?

WJ62 DPF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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