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MV12 PZF

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,716 mi
Last recorded122,716 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV12 PZF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 122,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 122,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 117,329 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 117,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjust broken on suspension arm (4.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 108,055 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 107,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing Brake censor light is on (1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 99,726 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arms both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,724 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,603 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 60,026 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Nov 2018 60,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 41,116 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 41,115 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 22,328 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,254 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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MV12 PZF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MV12 PZF, 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 MV12 PZF registered?

MV12 PZF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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