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CP12 WZY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 WZY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 95,917 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 91,739 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,716 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 86,680 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 81,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,856 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2020 70,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 66,614 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both back seats ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,769 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 62,769 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 59,764 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view

emissions too clean for reading

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,159 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 56,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,273 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 WZY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc 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 CP12 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

CP12 WZY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is CP12 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 WZY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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