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LF12 ZBD

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,015 mi
Last recorded57,015 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF12 ZBD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 57,015 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 54,089 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 50,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,728 miles

Offside parking brake poor performance

Fail 14 Feb 2024 50,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside parking brake poor performance

Pass 16 Feb 2023 47,608 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 41,285 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 39,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 39,137 miles

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

All tyres are 9 years old

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 37,681 miles

horn has a intermittent fault

Pass 20 Feb 2019 31,575 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 31,572 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 26,830 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 24,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush split. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 20,629 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 19,071 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 19,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LF12 ZBD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LF12 ZBD, 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 LF12 ZBD registered?

LF12 ZBD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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