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ND62 VZT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,290 mi
Last recorded127,290 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND62 VZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 127,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Nov 2025 127,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2024 110,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 106,887 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low effort (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023
Fail 9 Nov 2023

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,125 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 83,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 73,020 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 61,296 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,835 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 39,927 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,209 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 17 Apr 2015 21,768 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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ND62 VZT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ND62 VZT, 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 ND62 VZT registered?

ND62 VZT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 December 2012.

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