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LF12 ZZP

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,274 mi
Last recorded74,274 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 74,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray insecure

Fail 2 Jun 2026 74,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2025 66,419 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 66,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 61,378 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 59,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 54,657 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front small crack in the number plate

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 50,247 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front small crack in the number plate

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,288 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 May 2018 39,336 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 39,336 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 36,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 25,851 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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LF12 ZZP is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

LF12 ZZP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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