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CE12 OFO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,675 mi
Last recorded118,675 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 OFO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 118,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wipers slightly worn

Pass 25 Feb 2025 105,250 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 105,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 88,241 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 80,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 80,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

RunFlat and Non RunFlat tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,159 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 66,892 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,730 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,511 miles

Offside Front slight play in inner rack end

Pass 2 Mar 2015 36,616 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 OFO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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