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AB04 ORL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,012 mi
Last recorded173,012 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 ORL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 173,012 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 162,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 162,681 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 155,726 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 155,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 138,545 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 138,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,730 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Fail 24 Aug 2020 129,730 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 114,880 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Fail 26 Jul 2019 114,880 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 105,129 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 87,938 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 87,938 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 46,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AB04 ORL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AB04 ORL, 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 AB04 ORL registered?

AB04 ORL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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