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A3 MWP

2013 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,686 mi
Last recorded68,686 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 MWP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 68,686 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 65,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,586 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 59,015 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,667 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 53,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,475 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 44,411 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 36,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 29,394 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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A3 MWP is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A3 MWP, 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 A3 MWP registered?

A3 MWP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 20 September 2013.

Is A3 MWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 MWP shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A3 MWP have outstanding finance?

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