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VO12 CEF

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,980 mi
Last recorded198,980 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 CEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 198,980 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop separated

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop separated

Pass 16 Mar 2020 189,573 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 169,732 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner rear pads appear to be low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 148,212 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 148,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 10 Mar 2017 126,258 miles

emissions tested no output recorded

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,932 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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VO12 CEF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO12 CEF, 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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VO12 CEF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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