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WN12 LYC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,020 mi
Last recorded153,020 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 153,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 148,422 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 131,279 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 130,842 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,548 miles

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

Front both shock absorber boots split

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 125,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front both shock absorber boots split

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 117,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NB TD= 3mm MD= 1216 (5.2.3 (e))

ROW 2 --- NEAR, CENTRE & OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELTS FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE to INSPECT.

Fail 27 Oct 2018 117,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NB TD= 3mm MD= 1216 (5.2.3 (e))

ROW 2 --- NEAR, CENTRE & OFFSIDE REAR SEATBELTS FOUND NOT ACCESSIBLE to INSPECT.

Pass 8 May 2017 103,488 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2016 92,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2015 80,593 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper smear

Fail 30 Mar 2015 80,592 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper smear

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 LYC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WN12 LYC, 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 LYC registered?

WN12 LYC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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