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73 ARM

2019 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,613 mi
Last recorded77,613 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2019 BMW 11642,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration73 ARM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 77,613 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,726 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2,5mm and is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 58,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2,5mm and is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 51,109 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2022 46,303 miles

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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73 ARM is a 2019 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 42,213 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 73 ARM, 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 7 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 73 ARM registered?

73 ARM is a 2019 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2019.

Is 73 ARM safe to buy?

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