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A18 FOH

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,986 mi
Last recorded80,986 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FOH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 80,986 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 72,490 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 72,490 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 rsc (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,169 miles

Dash warning message for daytime running lights not working, not a testable item on vehicles of this age.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 66,169 miles

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

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

Dash warning message for daytime running lights not working, not a testable item on vehicles of this age.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 61,636 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 58,208 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 58,208 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,170 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 52,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2019 45,983 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 38,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 33,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,733 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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A18 FOH is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 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 A18 FOH, 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 13 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 A18 FOH registered?

A18 FOH is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is A18 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 FOH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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