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CL12 GAV

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,669 mi
Last recorded135,669 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL12 GAV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,017 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 124,017 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working In mirror. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S headlight full of condensation, not affecting beam image at time of test.

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,350 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

park brake performance only just met

Fail 26 Aug 2022 95,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,625 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,625 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,055 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,576 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,720 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 42,712 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 42,712 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,032 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,559 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CL12 GAV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CL12 GAV, 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 CL12 GAV registered?

CL12 GAV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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