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WN12 EPL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,618 mi
Last recorded71,618 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 EPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 71,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Aug 2025 68,959 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 64,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 60,223 miles

under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2023 60,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under-body cover fitted obscuring some under-body components front to rear of vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,269 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 28 Mar 2022 45,114 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 28,455 miles

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

Offside Front undertray insecure

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 19,666 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,960 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 17,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 17,233 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 11,814 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 8,900 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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WN12 EPL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WN12 EPL, 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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What year was WN12 EPL registered?

WN12 EPL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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