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PK12 ZLX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,583 mi
Last recorded103,583 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 102,766 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2019 96,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 82,947 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 82,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 69,829 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Fail 23 May 2017 69,829 miles

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

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 56,055 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 41,767 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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PK12 ZLX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PK12 ZLX, 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 PK12 ZLX registered?

PK12 ZLX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is PK12 ZLX safe to buy?

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