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VV04 ZAC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,127 mi
Last recorded61,127 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVV04 ZAC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 61,127 miles

body covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 May 2026 61,114 miles

Emissions unable to be completed co2 very high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front fog lamps not working

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both front, O/S/F worse

Pass 13 Nov 2025 64,871 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 64,871 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 55,775 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 55,775 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 46,065 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 46,065 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 51,308 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 51,243 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,633 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 42,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 49,050 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 49,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,543 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,136 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 44,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 33,172 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 39,593 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 32,151 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 36,867 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,790 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,995 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 29,993 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 30,285 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Dec 2016 27,066 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 21,817 miles

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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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VV04 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VV04 ZAC, 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 VV04 ZAC registered?

VV04 ZAC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 December 2012.

Is VV04 ZAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VV04 ZAC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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