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LD12 ZGB

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,776 mi
Last recorded167,776 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ZGB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 167,776 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 163,668 miles

nearside Daytime running light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2024 159,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 159,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 154,141 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,675 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 138,924 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 133,340 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 124,411 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 124,402 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 115,033 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 107,682 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,979 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 ZGB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD12 ZGB, 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 ZGB registered?

LD12 ZGB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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