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D16 VEF

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,139 mi
Last recorded132,139 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VEF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 128,108 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 128,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 123,863 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs slightly corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear shock absorber shrouds insecure and bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,841 miles

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Bump stop damaged and shocker shroud insecure

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2022 114,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also close to legal limit 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Rear Bump stop damaged and shocker shroud insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn uneven and bald on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low 225/45/17

Pass 24 Sep 2021 100,533 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 87,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,521 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 75,814 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 75,814 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 60,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 47,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,819 miles

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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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D16 VEF is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D16 VEF, 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 D16 VEF registered?

D16 VEF is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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