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CR55 REP

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

195,806 mi
Last recorded195,806 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR55 REP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 195,806 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 185,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 175,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 167,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Slight play in steering drumstick.

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 163,026 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 146,662 miles

front brake discs are pitted on the edge

rear brake discs are worn scored and pitted

wiper blades

Pass 8 Apr 2019 139,597 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 139,597 miles

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

front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2018 119,376 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 86,340 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 67,902 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 53,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CR55 REP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CR55 REP, 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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CR55 REP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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