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MA12 ZBG

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,307 mi
Last recorded96,307 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 ZBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 96,307 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2026 96,305 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 92,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 79,529 miles

Much of engine, chassis and sills are covered by undertrays

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 79,356 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Much of engine, chassis and sills are covered by undertrays

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level below minimum recommendation

Pass 15 Nov 2021 62,567 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 62,490 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 52,298 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline pass (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2018 25,905 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,992 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,547 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,520 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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MA12 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA12 ZBG, 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.

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What year was MA12 ZBG registered?

MA12 ZBG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 May 2012.

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