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DO57 PUR

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO57 PUR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 51,671 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 51,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both fronts (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 49,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 46,556 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 43,696 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 40,899 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 38,707 miles

n/s front tyre worn, has side wall damage and the edge is void of tread cord almost exposed

Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,095 miles

Undercovers Obscuring Some Underside Components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 26,859 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 21,611 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,357 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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DO57 PUR is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DO57 PUR, 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 DO57 PUR registered?

DO57 PUR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is DO57 PUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DO57 PUR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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