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CK12 JCY

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 JCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 120,441 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 29 May 2026 120,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 May 2025 111,475 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 101,942 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 94,228 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,209 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK O/S

Fail 1 Aug 2022 93,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 89,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 80,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 67,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 60,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,608 miles

Front tyre's wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2ml (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 22,484 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,360 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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CK12 JCY is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK12 JCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK12 JCY registered?

CK12 JCY is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is CK12 JCY safe to buy?

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