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BT13 XAH

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,798 mi
Last recorded107,798 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 107,798 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 103,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 95,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 85,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 77,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 77,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 67,388 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 55,275 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 41,499 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 29,467 miles

Offside Front inner steering joint has slight play

Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,052 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edges, expect cord soon

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 XAH is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BT13 XAH, 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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What year was BT13 XAH registered?

BT13 XAH is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 August 2013.

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