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AR61 ORA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,372 mi
Last recorded71,372 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR61 ORA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2022 71,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 59,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 42,105 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2018 37,956 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 33,576 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 27,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 24,273 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

Rear long hand brake travel

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,486 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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AR61 ORA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AR61 ORA, 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

How do I check the history of AR61 ORA?

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What year was AR61 ORA registered?

AR61 ORA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is AR61 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR61 ORA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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