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RO12 ZPM

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,732 mi
Last recorded180,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 ZPM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 180,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 172,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 164,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside rear inner face badly worn should replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear worn very thin should replace a..s.a.p. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged, in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face worn thin compare nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and possible track rod end ball joint small amount of play. ()

Offside Rear parking brake poor efficiency ,should investigate.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower arm forward bush small amount of play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 164,709 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ball joint detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside rear inner face badly worn should replace a.s.a.p. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside rear worn very thin should replace a..s.a.p. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged, in place. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face worn thin compare nearside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and possible track rod end ball joint small amount of play. ()

Offside Rear parking brake poor efficiency ,should investigate.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front lower arm forward bush small amount of play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 156,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play caster arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,014 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 132,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 132,753 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides covers loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 102,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2019 102,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,118 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage but no cords exposed

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,879 miles

Nearside repeater lamp flashers incorrectly

Pass 8 Nov 2016 49,419 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,076 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 30,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 30,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,771 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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RO12 ZPM 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 76.5%.

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 RO12 ZPM, 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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RO12 ZPM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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