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BK13 VLW

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,633 mi
Last recorded44,633 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK13 VLW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 44,633 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 40,514 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 39,353 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 36,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 32,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,095 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 25,196 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 23,081 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 19,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 16,196 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 12,997 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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BK13 VLW is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK13 VLW, 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 BK13 VLW registered?

BK13 VLW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 August 2013.

Is BK13 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK13 VLW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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