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Y30 CRK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

208,259 mi
Last recorded208,259 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY30 CRK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 208,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff seepage

Pass 7 Feb 2025 153,361 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 147,060 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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Pass 2 Feb 2023 141,151 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system TPMS is indicating that one or more of the tyre pressures is low.

Pass 2 Feb 2022 136,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 136,848 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Side Front Upper Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Damaged and has Nail in (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 132,528 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 125,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,930 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,718 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 60,427 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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Y30 CRK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y30 CRK, 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 Y30 CRK registered?

Y30 CRK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2012.

Is Y30 CRK safe to buy?

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