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BT13 LXN

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 LXN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 96,500 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 84,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,942 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 77,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 66,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 60,767 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Sep 2021 60,767 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test fresheners from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 56,194 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 51,903 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 46,943 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 46,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,369 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

nearside/offside front +nearside rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,181 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,515 miles

Offside Rear tyre puntured

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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BT13 LXN is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT13 LXN, 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 BT13 LXN registered?

BT13 LXN is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is BT13 LXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT13 LXN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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