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BN62 CBU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,365 mi
Last recorded97,365 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 CBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 97,365 miles

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 18 Oct 2024 90,990 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 83,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 75,068 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 66,470 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 66,470 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 61,260 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 58,593 miles

both rear tyres tread cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,764 miles

rear brake discs worn slightly

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Oct 2017 43,162 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2016 33,918 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 23,214 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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BN62 CBU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BN62 CBU, 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 BN62 CBU registered?

BN62 CBU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is BN62 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 CBU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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