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EO61 ZMV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 ZMV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 112,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2024 112,504 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 99,465 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,481 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 72,220 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 57,807 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 53,378 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 48,152 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre run flat tyre. ()

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

internal rear view mirror insecure.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 48,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre run flat tyre. ()

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

internal rear view mirror insecure.

Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit out side edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 34,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front wheel rim.

offside front tyre wearing low outer edge.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts offide front tyre tread also nail centre tread (not leaking).

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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EO61 ZMV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EO61 ZMV, 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 EO61 ZMV registered?

EO61 ZMV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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