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CV12 JAU

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,850 mi
Last recorded110,850 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 JAU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 110,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 103,585 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 85,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,309 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 68,969 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 64,686 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 55,962 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 48,447 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 41,331 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 33,854 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 33,854 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 26,951 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and 3mm

o/s/r tyre cracking and 3mm

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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CV12 JAU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 CV12 JAU, 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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CV12 JAU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is CV12 JAU safe to buy?

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