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AN53 TOW

2014 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,563 mi
Last recorded78,563 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 BMW 11660,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN53 TOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 78,563 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 66,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,128 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 65,128 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 62,283 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 58,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge customer advised to replace, on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 50,268 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 50,268 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 43,191 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 35,196 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 26,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TOW is a 2014 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 60,857 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 AN53 TOW, 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 12 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AN53 TOW registered?

AN53 TOW is a 2014 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2014.

Is AN53 TOW safe to buy?

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