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DF13 NUV

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,224 mi
Last recorded119,224 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 NUV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 119,224 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 119,208 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2024 109,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 109,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 102,316 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 85,931 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 68,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 45,656 miles

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Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,080 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 28,079 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively frt wiper blades-excess smear etc. (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2017 24,540 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 19,260 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 NUV is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DF13 NUV, 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 DF13 NUV registered?

DF13 NUV is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 August 2013.

Is DF13 NUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 NUV 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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