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AN53 DAN

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,751 mi
Last recorded113,751 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 DAN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 113,751 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 113,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn SIGINS OF HEAT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF PINION SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker sleeve detached

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 101,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 87,275 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,195 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 53,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 40,604 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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AN53 DAN is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AN53 DAN, 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 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AN53 DAN is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 28 November 2016.

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