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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre is also heavily worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake system warning message displayed, further inspection advised
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Piece of wire on the inner shoulder
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp output very poor (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp level switch causes lamps to move in opposite direction to each other (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Maximum travel achieved during brake test (1.1.6 (c))
Brake system warning message displayed, further inspection advised
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Piece of wire on the inner shoulder
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp output very poor (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil not fully visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Piece of wire inner shoulder
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil not fully visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil not fully visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Piece of wire inner shoulder
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hole in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom coil not fully visible (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear 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))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
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)
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SO12 CFZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 CFZ, 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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SO12 CFZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.
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