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BU55 ANT

2010 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,995 mi
Last recorded108,995 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 11672,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 ANT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 108,995 miles

Nearside Rear top suspension arm inner bush slight movement

Fail 4 Mar 2026 108,990 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear top suspension arm inner bush slight movement

Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,364 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,409 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 72,407 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 63,082 miles

covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,586 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,173 miles

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,877 miles

emissions to clean to register during smoke test

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Feb 2019 36,368 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 32,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,073 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,249 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 26,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 22,782 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 17,821 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 17,821 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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BU55 ANT is a 2010 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 72,202 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 BU55 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 16 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 BU55 ANT registered?

BU55 ANT is a 2010 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is BU55 ANT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU55 ANT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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