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WV62 UJF

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,692 mi
Last recorded106,692 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 UJF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2025 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 100,593 miles

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 94,192 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,913 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 84,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 83,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing signs of perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 83,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of corrosion to brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 77,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 76,647 miles

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

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 30 Oct 2019 72,929 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 65,104 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,444 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Offside Rear Tyre is perished

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,212 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 19,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,999 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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WV62 UJF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WV62 UJF, 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 WV62 UJF registered?

WV62 UJF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2012.

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