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CP12 UKG

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,364 mi
Last recorded124,364 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 UKG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 124,364 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 124,364 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 110,222 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 110,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,054 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 92,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 85,454 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,715 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 77,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 70,491 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 61,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,972 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,671 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,295 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UKG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP12 UKG, 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 UKG registered?

CP12 UKG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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