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BL12 CAX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,847 mi
Last recorded77,847 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 CAX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 77,847 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 77,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 76,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 75,946 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,135 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexy joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2022 55,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,543 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 47,537 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 45,587 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 45,587 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe, turbo to intercooler (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 37,255 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 37,254 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 33,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 29,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 18,993 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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BL12 CAX 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 64.7%.

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 BL12 CAX, 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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BL12 CAX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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