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AW04 CMW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

64,753 mi
Last recorded64,753 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 CMW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 64,753 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out inner edge nearly worn through and close to legal limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 64,661 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn out inner edge nearly worn through and close to legal limit replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush worn/separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 59,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 May 2024 59,293 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 52,040 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 46,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 43,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 41,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 34,234 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 29,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 25,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,283 miles

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

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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AW04 CMW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AW04 CMW, 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 AW04 CMW registered?

AW04 CMW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is AW04 CMW safe to buy?

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