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KU62 KZW

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,551 mi
Last recorded36,551 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 KZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 36,551 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 35,957 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 35,381 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 34,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,167 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 32,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 30,336 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 30,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 28,479 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,092 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 26,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 23,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,174 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 21,174 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 17,666 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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KU62 KZW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU62 KZW, 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 KU62 KZW registered?

KU62 KZW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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