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BXZ 1226

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

67,705 mi
Last recorded67,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 1226
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 67,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 69,319 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 62,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,502 miles

cover sills shields

Pass 18 Jan 2024 58,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 67,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 67,817 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 54,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,199 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 50,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 50,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2021 64,034 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,068 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre Tread area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 57,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 45,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 45,480 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction mirror insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 50,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 1 May 2019 50,138 miles

Rear tyre treads perished

Fail 30 Apr 2019 50,137 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyre treads perished

Pass 26 Jan 2019 44,326 miles

Rear Washers blocked

Wipers smearing

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 39,857 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,432 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front's (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear's (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front's (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 27,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 27,387 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 39,015 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 16,379 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 36,731 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 33,998 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 33,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 30,565 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 30,559 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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BXZ 1226 is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 BXZ 1226, 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 BXZ 1226 registered?

BXZ 1226 is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 May 2013.

Is BXZ 1226 safe to buy?

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