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SO12 CZZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,635 mi
Last recorded111,635 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 CZZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 111,635 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 102,453 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 94,666 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 94,662 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 84,628 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 75,186 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 68,092 miles

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Aug 2020 68,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,053 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 43,628 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,691 miles

rear number plate appears to be discoloured

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 CZZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SO12 CZZ, 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 CZZ registered?

SO12 CZZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is SO12 CZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 CZZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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