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LX12 ZTC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,280 mi
Last recorded170,280 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 170,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 154,486 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,400 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 93,126 miles

All tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 83,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 83,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 78,512 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,638 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 64,355 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,350 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,159 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 15 Jan 2018 54,159 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 45,890 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,695 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,466 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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LX12 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX12 ZTC, 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 LX12 ZTC registered?

LX12 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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