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CP12 AFU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,722 mi
Last recorded114,722 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 AFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 114,722 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 104,926 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2025 104,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,707 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 88,476 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting thin on both front brakes (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,190 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake retaining clip missing

Pass 8 Jul 2020 64,651 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 56,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper clip missing

Pass 26 Jul 2018 47,817 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 47,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 39,047 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,081 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 18,359 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CP12 AFU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CP12 AFU, 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 CP12 AFU registered?

CP12 AFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is CP12 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 AFU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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