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WV12 VGN

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,373 mi
Last recorded108,373 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 VGN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 108,373 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 108,373 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 108,363 miles

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))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 107,041 miles

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))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 107,041 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,491 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 82,828 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,699 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 33,699 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 16,355 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 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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What year was WV12 VGN registered?

WV12 VGN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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