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VO12 ZDH

2012 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,015 mi
Last recorded125,015 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 ZDH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 125,015 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 119,317 miles

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

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

Undertray and Engine Covers Fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 111,710 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 99,474 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 99,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 84,694 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 66,370 miles

emissions too clean to measure

Pass 2 Aug 2019 48,532 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too clean to measure

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 2 Aug 2019 48,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

emissions too clean to measure

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 21 Jun 2018 31,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2016 19,157 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,476 miles

Both front tyres balding on outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2015 15,045 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,195 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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VO12 ZDH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO12 ZDH, 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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What year was VO12 ZDH registered?

VO12 ZDH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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