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MC03 ANE

2011 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

100,386 mi
Last recorded100,386 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 11669,809 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 ANE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 100,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2025 119,628 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 89,989 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2025 89,989 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 111,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 74,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 74,218 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 70,626 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2022 95,573 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,061 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 89,429 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,802 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 80,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 59,443 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 59,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 69,987 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 56,243 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 64,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,821 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)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 55,821 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 2 Apr 2018 47,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 34,617 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 34,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,317 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 39,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 31,651 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,020 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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MC03 ANE is a 2011 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 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 MC03 ANE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MC03 ANE registered?

MC03 ANE is a 2011 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2011.

Is MC03 ANE safe to buy?

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