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WJ62 HKM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,366 mi
Last recorded123,366 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 HKM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 123,366 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 123,366 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 113,760 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 113,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 105,380 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 105,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 95,373 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 83,816 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Nov 2021 83,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 72,432 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 72,432 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 60,721 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 58,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 56,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 17 Jun 2017 56,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,272 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 39,781 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 HKM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJ62 HKM, 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 HKM registered?

WJ62 HKM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2012.

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