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OV12 ZHZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,636 mi
Last recorded89,636 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 ZHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 89,636 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,712 miles

dampness inside n/s head lamp

n/s/r shock absorber top dust guard insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2024 76,665 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread of n/s/f tyre has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre worn & perished on outer edge o/s/f tyre worn on edges n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

dampness inside n/s/f head lamp

outer edge of o/s/r tyre has small not deep splits ?

Pass 28 Apr 2023 66,865 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 66,855 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 58,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 55,897 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,948 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,737 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 45,327 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jun 2018 45,327 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,618 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 38,470 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 31,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 23,866 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge.

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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OV12 ZHZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 OV12 ZHZ, 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 OV12 ZHZ registered?

OV12 ZHZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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