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DN12 ZLK

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

208,446 mi
Last recorded208,446 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 ZLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 208,446 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 207,970 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2024 197,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 18,624 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 186,007 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 162,820 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 136,793 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 135,588 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 123,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 116,297 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 95,257 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 94,646 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 57,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 57,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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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DN12 ZLK 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 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 DN12 ZLK, 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 DN12 ZLK registered?

DN12 ZLK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is DN12 ZLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 ZLK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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