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WP12 XXC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,291 mi
Last recorded140,291 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 140,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 125,751 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 112,795 miles

emission is too clean to test

Pass 6 Mar 2023 103,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 95,315 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,598 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 77,589 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,223 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Pass 1 Aug 2016 53,472 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 39,975 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 XXC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XXC, 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 WP12 XXC registered?

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

Is WP12 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP12 XXC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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