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SA12 CZL

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,330 mi
Last recorded110,330 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 CZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 110,330 miles

Both headlamps wet inside

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly wet at very top (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2026 110,328 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps wet inside

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slightly wet at very top (5.3.2 (b))

Washers need adjustment but are working ok

Pass 20 May 2025 102,279 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2025 102,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2024 93,886 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 93,710 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,859 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 78,857 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 70,347 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 61,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 58,385 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 53,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 50,452 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,871 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 28,699 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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SA12 CZL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SA12 CZL, 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 SA12 CZL registered?

SA12 CZL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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