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BT12 ZKK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,352 mi
Last recorded85,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 ZKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,886 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 79,725 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 76,051 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,007 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,007 miles

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))

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 55,183 miles

Undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2021 55,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Lower under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm thin to bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 49,633 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 41,876 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 32,205 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 26,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 22,630 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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BT12 ZKK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT12 ZKK, 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 BT12 ZKK registered?

BT12 ZKK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is BT12 ZKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 ZKK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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