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LS12 ZZU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,590 mi
Last recorded45,590 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 ZZU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 45,590 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 45,589 miles

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

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

Central Rear Engine mounting excessively loose Gearbox rear mounting (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 43,666 miles

All 4 Tyres Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Pass 17 Oct 2023 40,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 36,396 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 36,395 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Side repeater in the drivers door mirror N/W (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 30,379 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 29,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 28,641 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 26,969 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 26,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 24,948 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,968 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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LS12 ZZU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LS12 ZZU, 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 LS12 ZZU registered?

LS12 ZZU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is LS12 ZZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 ZZU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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