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MV12 CZH

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

130,491 mi
Last recorded130,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 CZH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 130,491 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 130,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 124,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 115,526 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 109,015 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 99,424 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 88,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 82,874 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 73,107 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 58,801 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 40,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 25,171 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 10,231 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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MV12 CZH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MV12 CZH, 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 MV12 CZH registered?

MV12 CZH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is MV12 CZH safe to buy?

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