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CA12 KGK

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,014 mi
Last recorded125,014 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 KGK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 124,966 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,170 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Fail 7 Jan 2023 119,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner tie rod slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2022 109,618 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

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 KGK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KGK, 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 CA12 KGK registered?

CA12 KGK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is CA12 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 KGK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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