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DK13 SWU

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,849 mi
Last recorded130,849 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK13 SWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 130,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 130,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 125,161 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2025 125,161 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2024 113,714 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 103,158 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,816 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,767 miles

Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 53,582 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,071 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 31,071 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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DK13 SWU is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK13 SWU, 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 DK13 SWU registered?

DK13 SWU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2013.

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The MOT history for DK13 SWU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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