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WP12 XWU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,094 mi
Last recorded125,094 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP12 XWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 125,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 116,627 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,148 miles

cover and trays obscuring view

Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 102,484 miles

Offside Front Upper strut slite noise

Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,904 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 96,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 92,006 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,254 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 84,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 75,960 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 70,014 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,299 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,354 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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WP12 XWU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WP12 XWU, 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 WP12 XWU registered?

WP12 XWU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 August 2012.

Is WP12 XWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 XWU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP12 XWU have outstanding finance?

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