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WV12 PNZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,861 mi
Last recorded48,861 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 48,861 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 14 Oct 2024 44,851 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 44,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,945 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 41,945 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,060 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 22,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 16,021 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 15,176 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 14,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 13,132 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,851 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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WV12 PNZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 WV12 PNZ, 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 WV12 PNZ registered?

WV12 PNZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is WV12 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 PNZ 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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