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CA61 EWE

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,195 mi
Last recorded82,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 EWE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 82,195 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 78,358 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 73,106 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,300 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 5 Jan 2022 62,987 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 59,438 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 56,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to warning wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,488 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 30,099 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 30,099 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 24,326 miles

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

edge wear on o/s/f tyre

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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CA61 EWE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CA61 EWE, 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 CA61 EWE registered?

CA61 EWE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is CA61 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 EWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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