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AJ13 SYG

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 88,041 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 87,984 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,767 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,559 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 60,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 57,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 57,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick disc lipped and worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 51,467 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin O.S.R outer brake pad approximately 2 to 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 45,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 39,763 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges and & showing signs of perishing 205/55/16W

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear close to tread wear indicators

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,102 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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AJ13 SYG is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ13 SYG, 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 AJ13 SYG registered?

AJ13 SYG is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 July 2013.

Is AJ13 SYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ13 SYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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