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CE12 BFP

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,893 mi
Last recorded144,893 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 BFP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 144,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 128,487 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 119,263 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 119,250 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 109,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 99,009 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 88,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,593 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 80,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,779 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,324 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,296 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 38,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 28,047 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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CE12 BFP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 CE12 BFP, 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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What year was CE12 BFP registered?

CE12 BFP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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