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FV12 ZVW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,481 mi
Last recorded85,481 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 ZVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,481 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 81,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,465 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 73,002 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 68,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,013 miles

f/r brakes low

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,610 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 56,297 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,265 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 45,712 miles

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

rear diff leaking from seal

slight play from offside front steering rack end

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,195 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 31,410 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 ZVW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 ZVW, 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 ZVW registered?

FV12 ZVW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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