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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,598 cc

T51 ARKMOT history

T51 ARK is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 104,002 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,002 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T51 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T51 ARK was last recorded at 104,002 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 5,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,586 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,416 miles
Average per year
10,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,002 miles
  • 2025 – 98,586 miles
  • 2024 – 91,589 miles
  • 2023 – 80,686 miles
  • 2022 – 70,627 miles
  • 2021 – 57,246 miles
  • 2020 – 47,079 miles
  • 2019 – 29,342 miles
  • 2018 – 26,879 miles
  • 2017 – 13,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,002 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,002 miles (+5,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    137905461675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass98,586 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,586 miles
    Test number
    446504130953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail98,586 miles (+6,997)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,586 miles
    Test number
    659350470076
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,589 miles (+10,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,589 miles
    Test number
    771297480173
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES CLOSE TO 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass80,686 miles (+10,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,686 miles
    Test number
    638435507531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass70,627 miles (+13,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,627 miles
    Test number
    203131197038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,246 miles (+10,167)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    654806049341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,079 miles (+17,737)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    47,079 miles
    Test number
    475957200719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,342 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    29,342 miles
    Test number
    560852980447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    310361012935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,876 miles (+13,618)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    850177289573
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  12. Pass13,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    13,258 miles
    Test number
    304216045041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T51 ARK

Does T51 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T51 ARK is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T51 ARK?
The MOT on T51 ARK is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T51 ARK done?
T51 ARK was recorded at 104,002 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 10,505 miles a year.
Has T51 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T51 ARK has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T51 ARK 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 T51 ARK find?
T51 ARK passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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