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SO12 CFV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,798 mi
Last recorded115,798 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 CFV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 115,798 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 107,464 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater in the mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning side repeater in the mirror unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 101,029 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2024 101,028 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2022 93,659 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low with limited view through wheels (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 86,218 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

pad warning light on

Fail 23 Dec 2021 86,218 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

pad warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,268 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front and rear slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 81,268 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front and rear slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 70,711 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 62,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,546 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 55,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 44,507 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 36,255 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 CFV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SO12 CFV, 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 CFV registered?

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

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