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LV12 ZDX

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,972 mi
Last recorded114,972 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 ZDX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,972 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 114,765 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 114,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 109,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 104,159 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,841 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,312 miles

Advise baby seat fitted n/s/r seat belt not checked

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,854 miles

Advise o/s/r tyre on 4mm tread depth

Pass 1 Jul 2017 59,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,970 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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LV12 ZDX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV12 ZDX, 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 LV12 ZDX registered?

LV12 ZDX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is LV12 ZDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 ZDX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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