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OR56 ARD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,685 mi
Last recorded184,685 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOR56 ARD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 184,685 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 177,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 177,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 164,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45/17 rf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 151,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 142,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 132,186 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 132,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 rf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 123,204 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 112,760 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 104,760 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 91,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,366 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,195 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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OR56 ARD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OR56 ARD, 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

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What year was OR56 ARD registered?

OR56 ARD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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