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EF13 VTP

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,603 mi
Last recorded101,603 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF13 VTP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 85,869 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 64,688 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 48,952 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 45,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 45,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 40,917 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 32,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 26,647 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 20,463 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 14,156 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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EF13 VTP 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 EF13 VTP, 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 EF13 VTP registered?

EF13 VTP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2013.

Is EF13 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF13 VTP 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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