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WN12 RXZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,889 mi
Last recorded59,889 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 RXZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,889 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 58,031 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,861 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Fail 18 Apr 2024 55,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 21 Apr 2023 53,581 miles

condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,248 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 46,489 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 38,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 38,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 32,181 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 27,841 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2017 27,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 15,687 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 13,907 miles

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

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

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

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 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ registered?

WN12 RXZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is WN12 RXZ safe to buy?

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