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WJ12 ZKK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,763 mi
Last recorded92,763 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 ZKK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 92,763 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 86,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 83,377 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing

Nearside Front Headlamp lens cracked

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 70,977 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 59,157 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 57,275 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,480 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,804 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 44,730 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 36,676 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,556 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 22 Apr 2016 26,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,224 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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WJ12 ZKK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 WJ12 ZKK, 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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WJ12 ZKK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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