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DW09 DTW

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,438 mi
Last recorded118,438 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW09 DTW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 118,438 miles

Front suspension arm, forward control bushes worn, replacement advised.

Minor free play in offside rack end.

Misting inside offside headlamp, image still strong.

Offside drop link, upper rubber split, sealed in road going position, replacement advised.

Rear bump stops perished, especially nearside, replacement advised.

Fail 1 Apr 2026 118,438 miles

Front suspension arm, forward control bushes worn, replacement advised.

Minor free play in offside rack end.

Misting inside offside headlamp, image still strong.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside drop link, upper rubber split, sealed in road going position, replacement advised.

Rear bump stops perished, especially nearside, replacement advised.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 109,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 91,566 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 91,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 77,113 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 76,855 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,211 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,540 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 42,540 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 34,552 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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DW09 DTW is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DW09 DTW, 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 DW09 DTW registered?

DW09 DTW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 10 July 2013.

Is DW09 DTW safe to buy?

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