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BM55 KAT

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,245 mi
Last recorded93,245 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 KAT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 93,245 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 90,272 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 83,673 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 79,894 miles

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Fail 6 Sep 2022 79,851 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

REAR WIPER SPLIT

Pass 24 Jul 2021 75,283 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 73,192 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 62,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 52,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 46,788 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,229 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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BM55 KAT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 BM55 KAT, 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

How do I check the history of BM55 KAT?

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What year was BM55 KAT registered?

BM55 KAT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is BM55 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM55 KAT 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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