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SA12 ZCX

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 ZCX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,082 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 88,150 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

both rear shocker bump stops and dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres worn low on tread

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Nov 2024 88,150 miles

2 child seats fitted to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

both rear shocker bump stops and dust covers deteriorated

both rear tyres worn low on tread

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,912 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,057 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 68,860 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 62,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 56,182 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 11 Oct 2017 50,257 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 50,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,046 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,076 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,813 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,813 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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SA12 ZCX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange 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 SA12 ZCX, 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 SA12 ZCX registered?

SA12 ZCX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is SA12 ZCX safe to buy?

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