MOT Status
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136,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted 2 Bends in rim on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (2mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (2mm) and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
no smoke detection
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear 2m
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
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VU12 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.
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 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 ZTC, 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 VU12 ZTC registered?
VU12 ZTC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is VU12 ZTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU12 ZTC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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