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SK12 ZTD

2012 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 ZTD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 117,562 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 117,561 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 107,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2022 107,438 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear light damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2021 95,661 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,645 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lamp lens damaged/missing repaired with clear tape (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily corroded pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jul 2019 77,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 77,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 64,400 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,128 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 49,813 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 35,351 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 20,025 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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SK12 ZTD 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 64.3%.

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 SK12 ZTD, 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 SK12 ZTD registered?

SK12 ZTD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is SK12 ZTD safe to buy?

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