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AV61 ZPE

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,973 mi
Last recorded100,973 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 ZPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 100,973 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential slightly flued leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 100,973 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pipe blocked (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear differential slightly flued leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 95,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 92,138 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,665 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 81,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 77,003 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 71,592 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 71,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,215 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 55,053 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,502 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AV61 ZPE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV61 ZPE, 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 AV61 ZPE registered?

AV61 ZPE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is AV61 ZPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 ZPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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