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WK62 ZWA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK62 ZWA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 83,279 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected incorrect colour (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 77,475 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 74,928 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 68,723 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 53,637 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 44,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 38,343 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 27,462 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,240 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,895 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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WK62 ZWA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WK62 ZWA, 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 WK62 ZWA registered?

WK62 ZWA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is WK62 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK62 ZWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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