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CV62 KZC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV62 KZC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 80,993 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slight water on inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,719 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 70,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 70,588 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working MIRROR INDICATOR (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured X3 FRACTURES (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSR WHEEL HAS A WELDED REPAIR

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,770 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 59,746 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 54,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 54,751 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Mar 2020 48,689 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 41,113 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 41,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 32,890 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 28,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 23,957 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 23,957 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 22,150 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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CV62 KZC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV62 KZC, 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

How do I check the history of CV62 KZC?

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What year was CV62 KZC registered?

CV62 KZC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is CV62 KZC safe to buy?

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