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WN12 RXL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,675 mi
Last recorded131,675 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 RXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,675 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 131,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 123,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 123,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 116,526 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 110,855 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 103,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,110 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 91,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 79,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,541 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 59,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,808 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rears (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,712 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RXL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

WN12 RXL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is WN12 RXL safe to buy?

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