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WR12 DPY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,899 mi
Last recorded59,899 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 DPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 59,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 57,342 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 54,045 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 51,489 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,633 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 49,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 46,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 39,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and small cut in tyre (no chords) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and slight sidewall damage (no chords) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side of disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,769 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,710 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 23,709 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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WR12 DPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WR12 DPY, 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 WR12 DPY registered?

WR12 DPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is WR12 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 DPY 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.

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