MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
under trays fitted
Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake Pad Warning illuminated Brake Pads ok
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
o/s/r tyre on legal limit [1.6mm]
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder void of tread. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder void of tread. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder void of tread (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU12 ZVC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 AU12 ZVC, 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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AU12 ZVC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.
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