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AS13 ABB

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

142,307 mi
Last recorded142,307 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS13 ABB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 142,307 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule close to excesive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 131,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 98,299 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 98,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 118,490 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 92,145 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,053 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 114,053 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 87,302 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 106,449 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 81,035 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,152 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 74,340 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 91,745 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 90,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 69,408 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyre outer side walls deteriorating

Pass 29 Aug 2019 76,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,562 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wearing on edges , tread not cut as deep

all four tyres outer side walls deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,280 miles

Rear both rear brake pads very low borderline pass

Fail 18 Apr 2018 48,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear both rear brake pads very low borderline pass

Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,009 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,211 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,624 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,995 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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AS13 ABB is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AS13 ABB, 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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AS13 ABB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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