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SK12 BED

2016 Niesmann + Bischoff Arto

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,994 mi
Last recorded24,994 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Niesmann + Bischoff Arto17,802 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 BED
MakeNiesmann + Bischoff
ModelArto
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,994 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 24,983 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 24,112 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 22,183 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 22,183 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 19,288 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 16,705 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 16,705 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 10,796 miles

How Reliable is the Niesmann + Bischoff Arto?

Based on 762 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

88.3%
Pass Rate
2,493
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort axle 2 2
brake binding 2
parking brake recording little or no effort 2
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SK12 BED is a 2016 Niesmann + Bischoff Arto in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Niesmann + Bischoff Arto models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 17,802 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Niesmann + Bischoff Arto fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort axle 2, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK12 BED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Niesmann + Bischoff Arto typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 10 years old, this Niesmann + Bischoff Arto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK12 BED is a 2016 Niesmann + Bischoff Arto, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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