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WJ62 GUW

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,410 mi
Last recorded160,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 GUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 160,410 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 160,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 147,484 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 147,480 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 138,757 miles

Front engine covers fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 128,085 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 123,350 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/wearing on outer edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Rear diff weeping oil

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,864 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 71,291 miles

input shaft seal of diff weaping

Pass 2 Sep 2017 59,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre. also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm in centre, also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from differential ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 51,474 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 41,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 36,164 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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WJ62 GUW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

WJ62 GUW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for WJ62 GUW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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