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BG13 BVV

2013 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 BVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,094 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 87,995 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 81,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 70,049 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 61,244 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 59,266 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 51,861 miles

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

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 21 Jan 2021 51,861 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 40,189 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,637 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 24,770 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 24,771 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 21,579 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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BG13 BVV is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BG13 BVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 BVV registered?

BG13 BVV is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 17 June 2013.

Is BG13 BVV safe to buy?

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