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LA12 VZT

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,929 mi
Last recorded116,929 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 116,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 104,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,665 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 90,001 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,314 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,819 miles

OSF indicator repeater slightly dim.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres tread low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,559 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 45,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 37,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 24,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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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LA12 VZT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LA12 VZT, 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 LA12 VZT registered?

LA12 VZT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is LA12 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 VZT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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