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WU12 GXS

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 GXS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 129,500 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 25 Aug 2026 129,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,482 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 123,478 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge&cracking or perishing

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

engine oil below to minimum mark

platic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipe not checked

Pass 22 Aug 2024 117,515 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder and wearing close to wear bars

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Fail 22 Aug 2024 117,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner shoulder and wearing close to wear bars

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear brake pipes not checked

Pass 16 Aug 2023 109,495 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre heavy wear shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers

under rays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2023 109,493 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Offside Front tyre heavy wear shoulders and worn close to wear bars

Offside Rear Tyre wearing close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers

under rays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 100,319 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 23 Aug 2022 100,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside 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))

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 23 Aug 2021 88,073 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,073 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,031 miles

brake servo not operating at full efficency

Fail 20 Aug 2020 78,958 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 58,749 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 52,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 45,976 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 36,653 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 26,728 miles

offside rear tyre has crack on outer wall but not to cord

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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WU12 GXS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WU12 GXS, 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 WU12 GXS registered?

WU12 GXS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is WU12 GXS safe to buy?

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