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DA11 ZAS

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,112 mi
Last recorded90,112 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 ZAS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 90,112 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 86,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 82,822 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,662 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 62,260 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,933 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 51,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,496 miles

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

not all underbody shields are secure

Fail 14 Jun 2016 46,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

not all underbody shields are secure

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,577 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,577 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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DA11 ZAS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DA11 ZAS, 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 DA11 ZAS registered?

DA11 ZAS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is DA11 ZAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA11 ZAS 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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