MOT Status
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219,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside registration plate lamp dim
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside registration plate lamp dim, rectification recommended.
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON MIN LIMIT replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside registration plate lamp dim, rectification recommended.
Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
oil seeping from rear diff
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside headlamp beam image clarity poor.
Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil seeping from rear diff
headlamp beam image clarity poor.
slight oil leak from rear diff
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
headlamp beam image clarity poor.
slight oil leak from rear diff
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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VU12 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 ZVF, 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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VU12 ZVF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.
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