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VU12 ZTR

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,572 mi
Last recorded174,572 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 ZTR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 174,572 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 161,436 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 152,256 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play central bearing and end bushes (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 141,432 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 122,240 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 Nov 2020 118,936 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 118,936 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,581 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,438 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 92,438 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,741 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 77,741 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,587 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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VU12 ZTR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU12 ZTR, 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 ZTR registered?

VU12 ZTR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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