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AV13 VWB

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,944 mi
Last recorded98,944 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV13 VWB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 98,944 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 23 Jun 2026 98,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Fail 19 Jun 2026 98,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fog lamp missing/not working

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pad wear sensor defective/insecure

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 98,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

pad wear indicator on dash but pads all fine

Pass 13 May 2025 78,626 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 70,052 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) outer track arm

Pass 30 May 2023 63,075 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

Offside Front shock absorber dust shield deteriorated

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

Pass 24 May 2022 57,143 miles

Front shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated (Both fronts)

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 57,138 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated (Both fronts)

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 49,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 41,543 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 36,568 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,883 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 23,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 18,107 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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AV13 VWB is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AV13 VWB, 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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AV13 VWB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 August 2013.

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