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CX12 VRV

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,642 mi
Last recorded115,642 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VRV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2024 115,642 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,411 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 96,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 87,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,764 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,023 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 55,794 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 47,126 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,915 miles

Both front tyres devoid of tread on outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,837 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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CX12 VRV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CX12 VRV, 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 CX12 VRV registered?

CX12 VRV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is CX12 VRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VRV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX12 VRV have outstanding finance?

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