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CF13 KVE

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF13 KVE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 151,827 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 130,629 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 130,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 123,377 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 123,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,268 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 117,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 111,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 111,142 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 101,777 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 93,846 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,899 miles

vehicle passed emissions test, no print out was produced due tow low emissions

Pass 23 Feb 2018 73,668 miles

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

Vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,973 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CF13 KVE is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CF13 KVE, 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 CF13 KVE registered?

CF13 KVE is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2013.

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