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EX13 TEJ

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,659 mi
Last recorded55,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX13 TEJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 55,659 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,914 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 54,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,847 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 52,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 51,511 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 47,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 42,398 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 42,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 37,498 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 32,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 29,530 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,773 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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EX13 TEJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX13 TEJ, 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 EX13 TEJ registered?

EX13 TEJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is EX13 TEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX13 TEJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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