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B21 LCT

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,646 mi
Last recorded100,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 LCT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 100,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,817 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 73,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,477 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 67,477 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 62,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,198 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,753 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2018 51,448 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 42,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play at its fixing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 33,797 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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B21 LCT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 B21 LCT, 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 B21 LCT registered?

B21 LCT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is B21 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B21 LCT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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