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AC55 ZAC

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,221 mi
Last recorded63,221 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 63,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 62,799 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 78,626 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,563 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 70,052 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) outer track arm ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,254 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 57,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge REPLACE ASAP!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 63,075 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 53,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 57,143 miles

Front shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated (Both fronts)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 57,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated (Both fronts)

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 48,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,116 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 44,535 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,543 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,525 miles

Nearside tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,568 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 88y Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,883 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,289 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to wear indicators

Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,519 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 24,015 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 16,541 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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AC55 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AC55 ZAC, 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 AC55 ZAC registered?

AC55 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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