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E21 LBO

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,317 mi
Last recorded78,317 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 LBO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,317 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 71,945 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 61,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 48,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,759 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Feb 2019 34,060 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Fail 6 Feb 2019 34,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Air suspension pipe (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Air suspension pipe (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,664 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2017 17,891 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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E21 LBO is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E21 LBO, 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 E21 LBO registered?

E21 LBO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2013.

Is E21 LBO safe to buy?

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