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AY12 ZPO

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,683 mi
Last recorded104,683 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ZPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 104,683 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 103,070 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 30 May 2023 100,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 97,109 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front on 3mm and rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

small chips in screen

Pass 16 Jun 2021 85,491 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,272 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Mar 2018 65,265 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 65,265 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,987 miles

Small chip in top right corner of screen

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 48,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY12 ZPO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black 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 AY12 ZPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY12 ZPO registered?

AY12 ZPO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for AY12 ZPO 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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