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WV12 WLJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 WLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 89,238 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 89,238 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 87,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 69,205 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 69,205 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,578 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 33,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 27,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,650 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 WLJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WLJ, 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 WLJ registered?

WV12 WLJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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