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AN51 ANT

2011 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,717 mi
Last recorded110,717 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN51 ANT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 110,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 110,711 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 93,728 miles

Offside Front tyre has a cut on inner side wall

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,322 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view door glass (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view door glass (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 66,492 miles

Both front door windows excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet defective but adequately spraying fluid onto windscreen

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 66,492 miles

Both front door windows excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jet defective but adequately spraying fluid onto windscreen

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 62,670 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 62,670 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 60,347 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,347 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,065 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,065 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on very inner edge. minimum standard. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking betweentreads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on very inner edge. minimum standard. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,646 miles

Offside Front Roughness In Wheel Bearing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play In Steering Gear Inner Joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 46,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Roughness In Wheel Bearing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play In Steering Gear Inner Joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,615 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 33,335 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 33,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre smooth on edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 25,480 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AN51 ANT is a 2011 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 69,809 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 BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN51 ANT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AN51 ANT registered?

AN51 ANT is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AN51 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN51 ANT shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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