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YF12 ZDK

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,062 mi
Last recorded99,062 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZDK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 99,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 95,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 90,641 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing , still functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 90,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing , still functioning (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 88,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,146 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 86,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,833 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,408 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER+OUTER EDGES

Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,188 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 44,467 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 32,115 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,115 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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YF12 ZDK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YF12 ZDK, 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 YF12 ZDK registered?

YF12 ZDK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 ZDK safe to buy?

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