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WN12 UXY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,154 mi
Last recorded77,154 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 UXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 77,154 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen on passenger side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 77,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen on passenger side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 68,303 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,303 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 56,200 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 45,596 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,948 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 41,670 miles

Front front shock gaiters splitting evident

Pass 12 Aug 2020 38,859 miles

Front wipers worn

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,654 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 36,654 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 31,058 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 29,623 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,435 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UXY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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