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VU12 ZRY

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,273 mi
Last recorded96,273 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZRY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 96,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Strong advise (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 90,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 88,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 84,696 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 77,488 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 70,808 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 70,808 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 66,776 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,130 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 47,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both frontytyres wearing on inner edges

small cut in n/s front tyre tread

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Fail 2 Apr 2015 47,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both frontytyres wearing on inner edges

small cut in n/s front tyre tread

uneven wear on both rear tyres

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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VU12 ZRY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc 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 VU12 ZRY, 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 VU12 ZRY registered?

VU12 ZRY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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