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WM12 DXA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,106 mi
Last recorded141,106 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 DXA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 141,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bump stops (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle oil leak

Rear handbrake on full travel

Fail 6 Aug 2024 141,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle oil leak

Rear handbrake on full travel

Pass 27 Jul 2023 127,621 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2023 127,617 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2022 115,307 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front tyre bald edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops perished

Pass 9 Aug 2021 107,224 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 103,552 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 95,372 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 95,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 86,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 78,995 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 78,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 45,190 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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WM12 DXA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WM12 DXA, 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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WM12 DXA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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