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R3 CBU

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,707 mi
Last recorded79,707 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 CBU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 79,707 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 78,972 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 77,929 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 75,100 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 70,638 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 65,158 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,383 miles

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jan 2018 52,571 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 45,243 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 45,243 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 36,615 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Wing mirror indicator (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2015 27,706 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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R3 CBU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R3 CBU, 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 R3 CBU registered?

R3 CBU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 February 2012.

Is R3 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 CBU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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