2011 BMW 116 2.0L Diesel · MS51 ACE
2011 BMW 116 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 May 2011. Recorded mileage 205,677 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MS51 ACE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 205,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MS51 ACE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 116 (MS51 ACE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))”.
MS51 ACE Mileage History
- 26/07/2023169,385 mi
- 26/07/2024186,102 mi+16,717 mi
- 29/07/2024186,105 mi+3 mi
- 14/07/2025205,676 mi+19,571 mi
- 15/07/2025205,677 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 18,419 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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