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R444 CPM

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,087 mi
Last recorded148,087 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 CPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 148,087 miles

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

Engine smoking when throttle applied

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 143,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 138,477 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 133,651 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 133,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 128,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, nail in tread and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 128,198 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts, nail in tread and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,079 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 106,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 88,353 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,305 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 22,481 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish in tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R444 CPM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 R444 CPM, 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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R444 CPM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2012.

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