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BK12 AZF

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,027 mi
Last recorded155,027 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 155,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 145,165 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 137,031 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,512 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2019 131,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,088 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 121,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,643 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 90,937 miles

Exhaust pipe is cracked at rear mounting.

Off side front wheel inner rim is slightly distorted.

Off side rear wheel inner rim is distorted.

Off side steering rack inner track rod joint has slight wear.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 90,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust pipe is cracked at rear mounting.

Off side front wheel inner rim is slightly distorted.

Off side rear wheel inner rim is distorted.

Off side steering rack inner track rod joint has slight wear.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 76,926 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 76,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 35,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 35,798 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BK12 AZF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK12 AZF, 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 BK12 AZF registered?

BK12 AZF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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