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OY12 ZKZ

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,127 mi
Last recorded158,127 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZKZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 158,127 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 151,996 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 145,497 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 141,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 138,676 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,475 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 129,475 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 122,129 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 113,960 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 101,193 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 94,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,423 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 74,999 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 74,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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OY12 ZKZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OY12 ZKZ, 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 OY12 ZKZ registered?

OY12 ZKZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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The MOT history for OY12 ZKZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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