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CP12 DPU

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,457 mi
Last recorded102,457 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 DPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 102,457 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,775 miles

Front n/s and o/s shocker rubber gators slightly deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,922 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s Border line (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2023 79,476 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,204 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,761 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 65,761 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s 225/45/17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,366 miles

Front Both front shock absorber protective rubber gaiters deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2019 55,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 48,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 40,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 34,341 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 26,049 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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CP12 DPU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DPU, 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 CP12 DPU registered?

CP12 DPU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is CP12 DPU safe to buy?

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