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DR13 CLO

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,971 mi
Last recorded136,971 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR13 CLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 136,971 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 136,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 134,814 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 129,826 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2024 129,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached inner rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached inner rack arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 125,498 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 122,041 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 117,188 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 113,515 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (2254517) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2020 113,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (2254517) runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 100,475 miles

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,945 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 28 Apr 2017 57,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

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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DR13 CLO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DR13 CLO, 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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DR13 CLO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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