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WL12 DVY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,379 mi
Last recorded58,379 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 DVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 58,379 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 52,265 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 49,360 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Requires rack repair kit

Pass 14 Jun 2022 46,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 44,155 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 42,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 40,514 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,568 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 37,149 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2016 32,893 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 27,528 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads getting low

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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WL12 DVY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WL12 DVY, 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 WL12 DVY registered?

WL12 DVY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is WL12 DVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 DVY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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