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LB12 PZS

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,745 mi
Last recorded85,745 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 PZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 85,745 miles

Offside Road wheel slightly distorted X2 ( front & rear inner ) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Slight oil leak rear differential

Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 77,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 65,756 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 61,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water Ingress In Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water Ingress In Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 56,379 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 52,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge Wearing Low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2019 46,482 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 39,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,385 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 25,302 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 25,302 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise n/s/f tyre outer sidewall beginning to perish and crack.

advise rear wiper perished.

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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LB12 PZS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB12 PZS, 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 LB12 PZS registered?

LB12 PZS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 July 2012.

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