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YK12 KZA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 KZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 126,829 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN INNER SIDE

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R O/S/R INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK O/S/F

Fail 9 Jun 2023 126,828 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN INNER SIDE

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/R O/S/R INNER (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK O/S/F

Pass 7 Jun 2022 115,591 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 115,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,683 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 101,081 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 90,606 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 73,598 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,775 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 42,116 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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YK12 KZA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YK12 KZA, 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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YK12 KZA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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