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KU12 ZSF

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,672 mi
Last recorded34,672 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ZSF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 34,672 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 27,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 25,861 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 25,526 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 24,919 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 24,388 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 24,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 23,623 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,297 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 18,631 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,591 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 10,684 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KU12 ZSF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KU12 ZSF, 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 KU12 ZSF registered?

KU12 ZSF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KU12 ZSF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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