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BL12 CKO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

160,527 mi
Last recorded160,527 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 160,527 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 160,527 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 153,412 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 148,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 142,311 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 136,271 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 122,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 101,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens damaged

Offside Headlamp lens damaged

Oil level low on dipstick

Pass 8 Sep 2018 81,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 56,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 55,031 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays

Pass 26 Jan 2015 44,035 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 44,033 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside 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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BL12 CKO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BL12 CKO, 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 BL12 CKO registered?

BL12 CKO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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