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ML12 CZU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,628 mi
Last recorded162,628 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 CZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 162,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 152,628 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 141,470 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 132,488 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 126,075 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 119,530 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 113,163 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 105,331 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 105,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,577 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 91,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake light on dash

Pass 11 Apr 2017 72,744 miles

engine covers

under trays

Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,414 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 53,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET UNDER CAR AND ON OUTER SILLS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 31,016 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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ML12 CZU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML12 CZU, 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 ML12 CZU registered?

ML12 CZU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ML12 CZU safe to buy?

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