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CW53 ZAC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,571 mi
Last recorded95,571 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 95,571 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 84,848 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 84,836 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 70,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 65,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 58,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 50,251 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,098 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 34,794 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,640 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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CW53 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CW53 ZAC, 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 CW53 ZAC registered?

CW53 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is CW53 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 ZAC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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