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LO12 VZP

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,874 mi
Last recorded123,874 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 VZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,874 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 123,874 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 117,117 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 110,115 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2023 110,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2022 104,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 97,389 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 91,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,470 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Pass 5 Oct 2018 80,383 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 80,382 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 66,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 66,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing off on edges (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 55,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 49,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO12 VZP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LO12 VZP, 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 LO12 VZP registered?

LO12 VZP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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