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WJZ 6742

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,432 mi
Last recorded118,432 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJZ 6742
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 118,432 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,492 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 102,249 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 95,090 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 87,107 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,137 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 62,240 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 52,205 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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WJZ 6742 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJZ 6742, 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 WJZ 6742 registered?

WJZ 6742 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is WJZ 6742 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJZ 6742 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJZ 6742 have outstanding finance?

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