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CR02 ZAL

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,330 mi
Last recorded173,330 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR02 ZAL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 173,330 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 170,012 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 170,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 166,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 159,162 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 159,162 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Standard reg’s fitted for test (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 150,857 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,635 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 144,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 125,299 miles

offside front fog lamp broken

Fail 6 Sep 2018 125,299 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 16 Sep 2017 97,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,779 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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CR02 ZAL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CR02 ZAL, 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 CR02 ZAL registered?

CR02 ZAL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 16 September 2013.

Is CR02 ZAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CR02 ZAL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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