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6 CHR

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,095 mi
Last recorded100,095 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 CHR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 100,095 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 96,031 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 85,616 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 85,616 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 77,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,649 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 53,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 44,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,566 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2016 23,129 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,782 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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6 CHR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver 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 6 CHR, 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 6 CHR registered?

6 CHR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is 6 CHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6 CHR 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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