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VE12 ZBR

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,017 mi
Last recorded117,017 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 ZBR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,017 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 109,494 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 101,454 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 92,925 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,048 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 81,424 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 81,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 71,204 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 51,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,674 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,149 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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VE12 ZBR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE12 ZBR, 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 VE12 ZBR registered?

VE12 ZBR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is VE12 ZBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE12 ZBR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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