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LB12 CKA

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,085 mi
Last recorded136,085 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 CKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,085 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 136,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

brake wear warning lamp on

Pass 11 Sep 2021 123,680 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 123,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 116,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 115,366 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 78,122 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,445 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s front tyres low tread on outer edges

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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LB12 CKA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 LB12 CKA, 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 LB12 CKA registered?

LB12 CKA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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