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CX12 VUJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,771 mi
Last recorded102,771 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 VUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 102,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 92,109 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,250 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 82,917 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 78,809 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 74,800 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,974 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 59,786 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 47,913 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 47,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 37,402 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 36,688 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,150 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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CX12 VUJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX12 VUJ, 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

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What year was CX12 VUJ registered?

CX12 VUJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is CX12 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX12 VUJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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