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CV12 UAN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

76,434 mi
Last recorded76,434 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 UAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 76,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 74,517 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,418 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 70,489 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2022 70,489 miles

Side repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 66,322 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod arm play

oil leak

under body covers fitted front to rear

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,933 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 60,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 52,135 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 40,223 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 21,931 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 17,587 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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CV12 UAN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 UAN, 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 CV12 UAN registered?

CV12 UAN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is CV12 UAN safe to buy?

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