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PX12 ZVE

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,244 mi
Last recorded114,244 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 ZVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 114,244 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 109,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,225 miles

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Fail 24 Oct 2023 103,219 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner disc very thin x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever requires adjustment

Pass 14 Oct 2022 97,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner tread area.

Offside Rear tyre on 3 mm. and wearing on inner tread area.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,799 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner tread areas.

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,799 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly wearing on inner tread areas.

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,004 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 58,004 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,871 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,460 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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PX12 ZVE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PX12 ZVE, 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 PX12 ZVE registered?

PX12 ZVE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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