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BP12 ZSG

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

32,465 mi
Last recorded32,465 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP12 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 32,465 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 31,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside unit but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 29,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation in but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 27,619 miles

condensation in nearside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 10 Jan 2022 26,088 miles

water in nearside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 5 Jan 2021 23,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

condensation in nearside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 5 Jan 2021 23,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

condensation in nearside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Jul 2019 20,454 miles

nearside + offside front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2018 17,556 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2017 14,154 miles

all four tyres lightly cracked

engine management light on

Pass 13 Jun 2016 11,189 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 8,002 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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BP12 ZSG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BP12 ZSG, 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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BP12 ZSG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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