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AL13 VES

2023 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,196 mi
Last recorded20,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2023 BMW 11634,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL13 VES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2023
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 20,196 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 75,161 miles

Covers fitted

Offside parking brake noisy when applied

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2025 75,161 miles

Covers fitted

Offside parking brake noisy when applied

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 71,732 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 68,674 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,215 miles

Covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 63,215 miles

Covers fitted

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,978 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn,pads worn low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jul 2019 58,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 55,972 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 55,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 52,908 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 45,204 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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AL13 VES is a 2023 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2023 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.3% with a typical mileage of 34,386 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 AL13 VES, 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 3 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL13 VES registered?

AL13 VES is a 2023 BMW 116, first registered on 17 February 2023.

Is AL13 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL13 VES shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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