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FV12 ZTG

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,611 mi
Last recorded76,611 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,611 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 74,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 72,184 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring component's

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,006 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,699 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 62,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 59,213 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 54,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 53,488 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 45,786 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 35,605 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 26,880 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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FV12 ZTG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV12 ZTG, 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 FV12 ZTG registered?

FV12 ZTG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is FV12 ZTG safe to buy?

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