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CF12 FVE

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,559 mi
Last recorded102,559 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF12 FVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,559 miles

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 94,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 88,122 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 80,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 69,648 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,468 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,468 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,688 miles

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

vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring inspection of several areas

Pass 6 Jun 2016 41,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 35,276 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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CF12 FVE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CF12 FVE, 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 CF12 FVE registered?

CF12 FVE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is CF12 FVE safe to buy?

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