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AP03 RAF

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,286 mi
Last recorded71,286 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 RAF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 71,286 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 67,877 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 67,877 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 62,991 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,825 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 57,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,228 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 52,228 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 44,062 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2019 33,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 33,057 miles

cars asking for a new battery to be fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,976 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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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AP03 RAF is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 AP03 RAF, 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 AP03 RAF registered?

AP03 RAF is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 1 November 2013.

Is AP03 RAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 RAF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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