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DF13 XHL

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 XHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,568 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Both tyres worn low on outer edges and damage to outer walls

Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,389 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 86,312 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,822 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit loose

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension bump-stops deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2022 79,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted

Front Suspension arm bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Fog lamp unit loose

Nearside Front tyres perishing/cracking. Advise replacing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension bump-stops deteriorating

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both and perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,430 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 72,430 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,787 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2020 65,784 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Engine covers fitted

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,807 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn low

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

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

Rear suspension bump-stop deteriorating

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,810 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Inner brake pads appear low

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Offside Rear light slightly damaged

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,317 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre perishing/cracking

Play in offside front inner rack joint

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,137 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 XHL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 DF13 XHL, 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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DF13 XHL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2013.

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