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EV05 THO

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,167 mi
Last recorded123,167 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 THO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,167 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 123,166 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 108,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 108,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 101,895 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seats fitted N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 90,406 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail/thorn outer tread ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn central tread close to legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod arm has slight play slight knocking ()

Pass 26 Nov 2021 79,355 miles

Undertrays fitted, Obscuring the view of some testable items.

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,038 miles

vehicle fitted with under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2019 74,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 71,105 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 62,898 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 54,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,596 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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EV05 THO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EV05 THO, 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 EV05 THO registered?

EV05 THO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2013.

Is EV05 THO safe to buy?

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