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CXZ 9620

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,506 mi
Last recorded116,506 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCXZ 9620
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 116,506 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED BUT BRAKE PADS ALL GOOD (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 May 2025 110,221 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 106,039 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 103,075 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,077 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 101,077 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2021 96,923 miles

Front engine oil leak

Pass 12 May 2020 93,434 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 91,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 91,322 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 78,672 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Crack.

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 65,671 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 65,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 RSC (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2016 52,590 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 32,261 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 May 2015 32,261 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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CXZ 9620 is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CXZ 9620, 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 CXZ 9620 registered?

CXZ 9620 is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is CXZ 9620 safe to buy?

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