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AU12 ZVK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 ZVK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 99,684 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,519 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,719 miles

rear tyres perished

water in nearside headlight

Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,813 miles

water in nearside headlight

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 58,225 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 52,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

windscreen cracked at bottom of screen

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,973 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 46,913 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 13 Feb 2016 40,708 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,833 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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AU12 ZVK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AU12 ZVK, 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 AU12 ZVK registered?

AU12 ZVK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 ZVK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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