MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,373 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear wiper blade split
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight crack (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear wiper blade split
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers/undertrays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm , wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm , wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm , wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 3mm , wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn low approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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WV12 VGN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 WV12 VGN, 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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WV12 VGN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2012.
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