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RV12 ZKL

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,842 mi
Last recorded144,842 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 ZKL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 144,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 136,960 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 136,960 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 130,483 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 124,939 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 124,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 120,618 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,444 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 105,538 miles

Oil leak from diff ()

Pass 5 May 2017 94,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear diff ()

both front tyres bold on inner

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 6 May 2016 84,406 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both N/S and O/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,370 miles

all tyres showing irregular wear

differential oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 83,370 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all tyres showing irregular wear

differential oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2015 67,089 miles

Can't see rear springs

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 67,089 miles

Can't see rear springs

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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RV12 ZKL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RV12 ZKL, 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 RV12 ZKL registered?

RV12 ZKL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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