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CU13 XVB

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,718 mi
Last recorded110,718 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 XVB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 110,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 110,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 99,984 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 99,814 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 89,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 74,841 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 68,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,859 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,590 miles

Front washers poor

Nearside Front outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,534 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,727 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,258 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 30,226 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

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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CU13 XVB 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 80%.

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 CU13 XVB, 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 CU13 XVB registered?

CU13 XVB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is CU13 XVB safe to buy?

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