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CE12 TZS

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,119 mi
Last recorded129,119 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 TZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 129,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 129,119 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 125,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 122,568 miles

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

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

low pad warning light on pads ok

Fail 19 Nov 2022 122,568 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

low pad warning light on pads ok

Pass 16 Nov 2021 117,441 miles

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

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

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 117,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wheel nuts engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,213 miles

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

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

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,213 miles

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

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

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

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 107,121 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 102,190 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 94,071 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,212 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Oct 2016 85,212 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,749 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,115 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,115 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TZS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 TZS, 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 CE12 TZS registered?

CE12 TZS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is CE12 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 TZS shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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