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KW12 DZJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,290 mi
Last recorded171,290 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 DZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 171,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 160,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 158,197 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 155,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 144,649 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 120,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 120,322 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,749 miles

front and rear discs worn

inner rear brake pads look low through wheels

park brake only just met minimum requirements advise it looking at

Pass 1 Aug 2018 102,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 91,399 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s, (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 79,764 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,541 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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KW12 DZJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KW12 DZJ, 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 KW12 DZJ registered?

KW12 DZJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2012.

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