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AK13 XPE

2013 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,991 mi
Last recorded192,991 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 XPE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 192,991 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 192,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 185,514 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 185,514 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 177,267 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 177,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 170,301 miles

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

imbalance on front brake operation

Pass 5 Aug 2021 162,358 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 162,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre shoulder ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 155,643 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 143,376 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 143,376 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 124,033 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 99,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm3mm2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AK13 XPE is a 2013 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK13 XPE, 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 AK13 XPE registered?

AK13 XPE is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is AK13 XPE safe to buy?

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