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DE13 XLU

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,486 mi
Last recorded180,486 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE13 XLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 180,486 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 180,486 miles

Exhaust flexi weak

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 163,852 miles

Nearside Under tray insecure, Fuel filter area

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 163,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Under tray insecure, Fuel filter area

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,476 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 133,476 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,913 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,913 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 91,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 89,621 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,950 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 76,945 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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DE13 XLU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE13 XLU, 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 DE13 XLU registered?

DE13 XLU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is DE13 XLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE13 XLU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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