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BT13 XAM

2013 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,412 mi
Last recorded94,412 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 XAM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 94,412 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2025 94,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upward facing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush subframe end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 85,328 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 85,328 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 82,215 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 82,155 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,057 miles

unable to access rear seats and seat belts, untested

Fail 27 Sep 2021 73,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

unable to access rear seats and seat belts, untested

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 47,062 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 39,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 25,815 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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BT13 XAM is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

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

Is BT13 XAM safe to buy?

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