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CA12 HVV

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,535 mi
Last recorded100,535 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 HVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 100,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 94,861 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Nearside Rear shock dust cover detached

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,190 miles

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

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,771 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 61,578 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))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Aug 2020 56,625 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 56,624 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2019 51,124 miles

front no plate deteriated

Fail 9 Aug 2019 51,124 miles

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

front no plate deteriated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,608 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 3 Aug 2017 34,196 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 34,196 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,591 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 21,169 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,162 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 21,162 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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CA12 HVV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA12 HVV, 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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CA12 HVV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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