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CY12 DKD

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,496 mi
Last recorded122,496 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 DKD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 122,496 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 115,332 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 115,332 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 104,752 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn on inner edges have only just met pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 104,752 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside worn on inside edges have only just met pass criteria (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,864 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 95,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front day time running light inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cracked causing condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 86,226 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp cracked causing condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 77,912 miles

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

vehicle has under trays obscuring some areas from view

Pass 4 Apr 2020 71,374 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 59,207 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 52,103 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 46,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 35,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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CY12 DKD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CY12 DKD, 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 CY12 DKD registered?

CY12 DKD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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