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L50 ANO

2011 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,742 mi
Last recorded52,742 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 ANO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 52,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,154 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 48,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 48,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm been run flat NEEDS TRACKING (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,552 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2024 46,079 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2024 46,079 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,436 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 41,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 64,382 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 57,163 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 31,152 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 52,648 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 52,642 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 46,138 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,540 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 24,590 miles

both front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls

Pass 24 Aug 2016 31,283 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,421 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 23,728 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,725 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,491 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,526 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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L50 ANO is a 2011 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L50 ANO, 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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L50 ANO is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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