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EG57 ELL

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG57 ELL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 105,658 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 105,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 98,789 miles

brake pad warning on but pads all ok

Pass 26 Jul 2024 90,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 90,623 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 81,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 81,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,591 miles

Front winter tyres fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2021 62,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 62,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 49,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 47,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,673 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 44,305 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2016 39,935 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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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EG57 ELL 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 73.3%.

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 EG57 ELL, 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 EG57 ELL registered?

EG57 ELL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 August 2013.

Is EG57 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG57 ELL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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