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DN62 ZCL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,171 mi
Last recorded84,171 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 ZCL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 84,171 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 78,018 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front and rear shock absorber gaiter covers are damaged .

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

Offside Front shock absorber gaiter is perished

Pass 21 Sep 2024 71,940 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 68,308 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Chip in zone A larger than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 57,897 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 57,897 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 50,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,556 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,161 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,161 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,200 miles

Nearside Front scuff to bumper

Pass 7 Mar 2018 28,938 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 22,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 19,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 7,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DN62 ZCL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DN62 ZCL, 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 DN62 ZCL registered?

DN62 ZCL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 December 2012.

Is DN62 ZCL safe to buy?

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