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WN12 MZJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,586 mi
Last recorded60,586 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 MZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 60,586 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 59,067 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 59,065 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 56,817 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 56,816 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,329 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 52,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 49,290 miles

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

Offside play in steering rack area

Fail 28 Mar 2022 49,290 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside play in steering rack area

Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,720 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,641 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,512 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,278 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 29,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,905 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 MZJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZJ, 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 WN12 MZJ registered?

WN12 MZJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is WN12 MZJ safe to buy?

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