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DY13 TNU

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,307 mi
Last recorded98,307 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 TNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,973 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 80,594 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 69,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,698 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 65,698 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,151 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 54,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 42,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two puntures unreairable ()

oil on min

Fail 1 May 2018 42,092 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two puntures unreairable ()

oil on min

Pass 2 May 2017 31,867 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2017 31,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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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DY13 TNU is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 DY13 TNU, 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 DY13 TNU registered?

DY13 TNU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2013.

Is DY13 TNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 TNU 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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