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WM12 OYK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,309 mi
Last recorded81,309 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM12 OYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 81,309 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody trims fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2025 74,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,842 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 63,049 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,229 miles

Engine covers and under-tray are fitted which may obscure some components

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

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 20 Nov 2020 54,962 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,885 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 49,885 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 47,370 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 47,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 36,547 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,399 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 10,333 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 OYK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WM12 OYK, 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 WM12 OYK registered?

WM12 OYK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is WM12 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM12 OYK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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