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BMW 116

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,995 cc

M17 ARFMOT history

M17 ARF is a white diesel BMW 116 first used on 3 Aug 2013. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,862 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,862 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M17 ARF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

M17 ARF was last recorded at 85,862 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 17,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,513 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
17,349 miles
Average per year
5,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,862 miles
  • 2025 – 68,513 miles
  • 2024 – 68,386 miles
  • 2023 – 67,519 miles
  • 2021 – 65,037 miles
  • 2020 – 57,456 miles
  • 2019 – 50,081 miles
  • 2018 – 38,890 miles
  • 2016 – 29,558 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,862 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures mean

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail85,862 miles (+17,349)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,862 miles
    Test number
    679881746017
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,513 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    68,513 miles
    Test number
    427168748793
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass68,386 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    68,386 miles
    Test number
    280406222969
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail68,366 miles (+847)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,366 miles
    Test number
    223811823073
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rubber jacking point missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,519 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    67,519 miles
    Test number
    302665273835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail67,517 miles (+2,480)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,517 miles
    Test number
    876516757413
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  7. Pass65,037 miles (+7,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    815877095868
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  8. Pass57,456 miles (+7,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,456 miles
    Test number
    628431241694
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass50,081 miles (+11,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    50,081 miles
    Test number
    584818176176
    • AdvisorySERV?..245/35/18 X 2 REARS & 225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS,,REAR WB TORN,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC,,

  10. Pass38,890 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,890 miles
    Test number
    631433933292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail38,890 miles (+9,332)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,890 miles
    Test number
    926811325962
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass29,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,558 miles
    Test number
    553699216105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M17 ARF

Does M17 ARF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M17 ARF expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M17 ARF?
The MOT on M17 ARF expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M17 ARF done?
M17 ARF was recorded at 85,862 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,971 miles a year.
Has M17 ARF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M17 ARF has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on M17 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 M17 ARF find?
M17 ARF failed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; offside front position lamp not working; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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