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61,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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body covers fitted obscuring components
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))
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
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear tyres low on tread
covers top and bottom
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
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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.
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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?
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