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CE12 ESG

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,172 mi
Last recorded94,172 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ESG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 94,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 92,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 88,635 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2024 88,589 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2023 83,784 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,566 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 78,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 66,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 62,436 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 62,435 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 54,807 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 54,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2018 48,214 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 48,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2016 27,455 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 22,592 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 ESG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CE12 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

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

Is CE12 ESG safe to buy?

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