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AB03 ORD

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,723 mi
Last recorded72,723 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 ORD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged swelling under coating slightly at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating slightly at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) felt on osf position, slight play/wear at rack inner bushing ()

Fail 20 Nov 2025 72,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged swelling under coating slightly at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating slightly at hose/caliper end (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) felt on osf position, slight play/wear at rack inner bushing ()

Pass 21 May 2025 89,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 64,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 72,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen zone A but not excessive

Pass 5 Jan 2024 58,468 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 69,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,947 miles

Offside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Pass 20 May 2022 63,692 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 40,606 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,358 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 26 May 2021 59,358 miles

Emissions not tested oil level low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jan 2021 33,806 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2020 55,138 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 25,515 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,722 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 15,890 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 11,584 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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AB03 ORD is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AB03 ORD, 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 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB03 ORD is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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