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CP12 EMS

2017 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EMS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 71,851 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox to prop-shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades not the best.

Nearside Front Windscreen washers working however it is flooding the screen with huge amounts of water. IE: broken inside.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake dust shield catching on disc face.

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 71,851 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox to prop-shaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades not the best.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washers working however it is flooding the screen with huge amounts of water. IE: broken inside.

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake dust shield catching on disc face.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 60,619 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 52,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 45,261 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,507 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,943 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 32,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 RF (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,866 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 EMS is a 2017 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 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 CP12 EMS, 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 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP12 EMS?

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What year was CP12 EMS registered?

CP12 EMS is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is CP12 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 EMS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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