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DF13 NFX

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 NFX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 104,428 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 104,274 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition screen is cracked 10 cm+ (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2025 93,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 82,864 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 82,849 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 73,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,505 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 64,500 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,010 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 44,536 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 33,060 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 22,066 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 12,560 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 12,549 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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DF13 NFX is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DF13 NFX, 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

How do I check the history of DF13 NFX?

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What year was DF13 NFX registered?

DF13 NFX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is DF13 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 NFX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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