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WP61 WKV

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,691 mi
Last recorded85,691 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP61 WKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 85,691 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 74,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,149 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 68,408 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 68,408 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 62,995 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 58,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 52,328 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 52,328 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 40,662 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 35,166 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 28,240 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 17,484 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2014 13,125 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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WP61 WKV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP61 WKV, 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 WP61 WKV registered?

WP61 WKV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is WP61 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP61 WKV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP61 WKV have outstanding finance?

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