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SC12 ZWZ

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,523 mi
Last recorded156,523 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZWZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 156,523 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2025 156,501 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side weak (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 155,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened leaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,526 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 137,608 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 137,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 129,601 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 129,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 120,024 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,921 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 107,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 90,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edge + damage sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn edge + perished

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,559 miles

front screen chipped

Pass 12 Jul 2016 55,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 40,190 miles

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

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

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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SC12 ZWZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SC12 ZWZ, 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 SC12 ZWZ registered?

SC12 ZWZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is SC12 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 ZWZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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