BMW 116
Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc
235 ARFMOT history
235 ARF is a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 23 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,806 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 105,806 mi
- At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,428 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 235 ARF
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 116
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 23 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
235 ARF was last recorded at 105,806 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 5,195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,611 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,195 miles
- Average per year
- 6,428 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,806 miles
- 2025 – 100,611 miles
- 2024 – 96,035 miles
- 2023 – 91,569 miles
- 2022 – 87,608 miles
- 2021 – 82,036 miles
- 2020 – 76,989 miles
- 2019 – 68,271 miles
- 2018 – 58,700 miles
- 2017 – 49,546 miles
- 2016 – 42,317 miles
- 2015 – 32,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,806 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside front fog light NOT workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySlight play offside front (inner) steering arm
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 27 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,806 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 105,806 miles
- Test number
- 277252891739
- MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front fog light NOT working
- AdvisorySlight play offside front (inner) steering arm
Fail105,806 miles (+5,195)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,806 miles
- Test number
- 404330935540
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in wing mirror (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside front fog light NOT working
- AdvisorySlight play offside front (inner) steering arm
Pass100,611 miles (+4,576)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 100,611 miles
- Test number
- 386939815864
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside front fog light NOT working
Pass96,035 miles (+4,466)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 96,035 miles
- Test number
- 140087405502
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass91,569 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 91,569 miles
- Test number
- 591640960714
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,569 miles (+3,961)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,569 miles
- Test number
- 536554109334
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,608 miles (+5,572)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 87,608 miles
- Test number
- 285252473262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass82,036 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 82,036 miles
- Test number
- 580293532456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,036 miles (+5,047)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,036 miles
- Test number
- 974706366196
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass76,989 miles (+8,718)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 76,989 miles
- Test number
- 438005717249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,271 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 68,271 miles
- Test number
- 380150967245
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to bodywork, no sharp edges exposed
Fail68,271 miles (+9,571)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,271 miles
- Test number
- 307789333308
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to bodywork, no sharp edges exposed
Pass58,700 miles (+9,154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 58,700 miles
- Test number
- 726137791584
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryFront pads low and discs lipped
Pass49,546 miles (+7,229)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 49,546 miles
- Test number
- 472726218234
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass42,317 miles (+9,334)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 42,317 miles
- Test number
- 756551472873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 32,983 miles
- Test number
- 498377845115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,983 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,983 miles
- Test number
- 695427545162
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about 235 ARF
- What vehicle is registration 235 ARF currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 235 ARF on a blue petrol BMW 116 first used on 23 Jun 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 235 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 235 ARF is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 235 ARF?
- The MOT on 235 ARF is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 235 ARF done?
- 235 ARF was recorded at 105,806 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,428 miles a year.
- Has 235 ARF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 235 ARF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on 235 ARF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 235 ARF find?
- 235 ARF passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in wing mirror; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front fog light not working, and 1 more.
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