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FX12 ZPM

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,498 mi
Last recorded131,498 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 ZPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 131,498 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 119,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 119,028 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 103,602 miles

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,483 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 80,264 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 80,264 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2016 68,243 miles

Offside head lamp damage

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Fail 28 May 2016 68,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside head lamp damage

covers

Pass 26 May 2015 53,592 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,695 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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FX12 ZPM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FX12 ZPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX12 ZPM registered?

FX12 ZPM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is FX12 ZPM safe to buy?

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