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LD12 VZM

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,433 mi
Last recorded98,433 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 VZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 98,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 98,433 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 96,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,748 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 92,226 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,470 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 87,531 miles

Offside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 73,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 69,532 miles

Front registration plate damaged but remains legible

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 69,532 miles

Front registration plate damaged but remains legible

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,155 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 50,052 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 41,698 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,012 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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LD12 VZM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD12 VZM, 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 LD12 VZM registered?

LD12 VZM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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