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C23 CKG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,780 mi
Last recorded92,780 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 CKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 92,780 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Rim slightly Damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2026 92,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Wheel Rim slightly Damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,223 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,191 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2023 78,065 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 61,147 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 52,445 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,350 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre 3mm

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 39,433 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed filter twisted and kinked pipe (7.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 24,722 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,658 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 19,960 miles

Nearside Rear 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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C23 CKG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C23 CKG, 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 C23 CKG registered?

C23 CKG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is C23 CKG safe to buy?

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