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K30 CND

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,855 mi
Last recorded184,855 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 CND
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 184,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges + cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 180,957 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 180,957 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 173,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, bushing split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm, bushing split and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear suspension bump stops excessively deteriorated

front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 1 Sep 2023 169,596 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 140,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear positions

Fail 3 Dec 2021 140,597 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear positions

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 129,474 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on tread 225/45x17 run flat

Fail 8 Dec 2020 129,474 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low on tread 225/45x17 run flat

Pass 18 Apr 2019 108,436 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 90,764 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 90,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 71,244 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Apr 2017 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,776 miles

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

engine covers, Sill covers and under trays fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on outer tread area

Pass 21 Mar 2015 29,564 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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K30 CND is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K30 CND, 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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K30 CND is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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