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BMW 116

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 1,995 cc

W18 ARVMOT history

W18 ARV is a grey diesel BMW 116 first used on 15 Apr 2014. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 59,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
59,093 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 ARV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
15 Apr 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 ARV was last recorded at 59,093 miles on 4 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,093 miles · 3 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,093 miles
  • 2022 – 54,854 miles
  • 2021 – 49,924 miles
  • 2020 – 45,110 miles
  • 2019 – 38,674 miles
  • 2018 – 31,776 miles
  • 2017 – 24,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,093 miles
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,093 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    162321490978
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail59,093 miles (+4,239)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    939846859818
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also at 3mm and badly worn on edges - 225/40R18(RUNFLAT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also at 2mm, cracking on tread and badly worn on edges - 245/35R18(RUNFLAT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35R18(RUNFLAT) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass54,854 miles (+4,930)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    54,854 miles
    Test number
    437756752619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - at 4mm - 225/40R18 - runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm also cracking on tread and worn on edges - 245/35R18 - runflat (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass49,924 miles (+4,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    619189347820
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm and slightly worn on edges - 245/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm and worn on edges - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass45,110 miles (+6,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    622961542597
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass38,674 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,674 miles
    Test number
    401367963100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,776 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,776 miles
    Test number
    616925358634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    640160081671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  9. Fail24,737 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,737 miles
    Test number
    769189971869
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W18 ARV

Does W18 ARV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W18 ARV expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W18 ARV?
The MOT on W18 ARV expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W18 ARV done?
W18 ARV was recorded at 59,093 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has W18 ARV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 ARV has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on W18 ARV 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 W18 ARV find?
W18 ARV passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 7 advisories: all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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