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A23 HXX

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,022 mi
Last recorded118,022 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 HXX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,022 miles

Nearside Front headlight has damage

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear /worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 115,331 miles

Central Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 115,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,070 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,491 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp on, pads all ok wire to pad broken

Fail 8 Sep 2021 86,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

brake pad warning lamp on, pads all ok wire to pad broken

Pass 2 Jun 2020 72,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 66,467 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 56,815 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 56,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 35,990 miles

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

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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A23 HXX is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A23 HXX, 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.

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What year was A23 HXX registered?

A23 HXX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is A23 HXX safe to buy?

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