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WV61 BUW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,603 mi
Last recorded99,603 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 BUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,603 miles

Nearside side repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 21 Mar 2025 94,743 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 88,735 miles

Both headlamps have slight condensation

Pass 24 Mar 2023 82,311 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 74,712 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 74,712 miles

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 68,603 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 60,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 35,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,297 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 12,525 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,265 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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WV61 BUW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WV61 BUW, 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 WV61 BUW registered?

WV61 BUW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is WV61 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 BUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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