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LL12 ZZW

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,141 mi
Last recorded127,141 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL12 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 127,141 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 127,141 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 119,210 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 97,696 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,761 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,842 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,936 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2019 76,396 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2019 76,396 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 72,897 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 66,743 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 56,619 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,116 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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LL12 ZZW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 LL12 ZZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LL12 ZZW registered?

LL12 ZZW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is LL12 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL12 ZZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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