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BL13 OOW

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,009 mi
Last recorded129,009 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 OOW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 129,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mount slight play

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/45/17 W

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 121,415 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing the screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 121,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing the screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,048 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2024 101,048 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,449 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,876 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,795 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 58,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 53,696 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 13 Oct 2018 40,575 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,825 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 32,711 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 32,711 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 23,731 miles

rear wiper split

slight smear from front wipers

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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BL13 OOW is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BL13 OOW, 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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BL13 OOW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 August 2013.

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