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A7 LOD

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,574 mi
Last recorded127,574 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 LOD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 127,574 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 119,194 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 119,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,840 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,327 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm worn close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 100,301 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm worn close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear close on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 75,750 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 58,876 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,862 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 33,409 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 22,400 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,470 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 2,779 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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A7 LOD is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A7 LOD, 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 A7 LOD registered?

A7 LOD is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2013.

Is A7 LOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 LOD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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