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AJ13 OPU

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,550 mi
Last recorded162,550 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ13 OPU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 162,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 162,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 152,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and worn to wear bars

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and wearing close to wear bars

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexy in poor condition

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted front to rear bake pipes not checked

Pass 16 Aug 2023 142,574 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 131,044 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,678 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 113,678 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,340 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 58,403 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 28 Jun 2017 47,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated cracking with age

Offside Front tyre deteriorated cracking with age

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 36,130 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,130 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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AJ13 OPU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ13 OPU, 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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AJ13 OPU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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