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WU12 JWL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,258 mi
Last recorded65,258 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 JWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,258 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 21 Mar 2025 56,057 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 52,247 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 42,329 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 34,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 32,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,120 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 21,019 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 15,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 9,060 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 7,014 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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WU12 JWL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WU12 JWL, 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 JWL registered?

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

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