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AB03 BUT

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,852 mi
Last recorded158,852 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 BUT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 158,852 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 153,911 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 148,467 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 137,489 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut deep - but no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 123,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut deep - but no cords seen (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 106,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 106,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,082 miles

Offside Rear tyre balding on inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2019 81,069 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre balding on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2018 64,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,443 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 35,330 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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AB03 BUT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AB03 BUT, 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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AB03 BUT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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