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2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 CFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer side repeater slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,997 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 98,613 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 85,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jun 2018 76,101 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 76,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,145 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 57,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 57,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,082 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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SO12 CFU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SO12 CFU, 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 SO12 CFU registered?

SO12 CFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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