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KP12 ZVY

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,676 mi
Last recorded103,676 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 ZVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 103,676 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 99,505 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 May 2024 99,485 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 98,189 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 93,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 82,507 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 72,908 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 72,906 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 38,919 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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KP12 ZVY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KP12 ZVY, 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 KP12 ZVY registered?

KP12 ZVY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is KP12 ZVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 ZVY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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