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F21 SXY

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,732 mi
Last recorded146,732 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF21 SXY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 146,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 136,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 126,705 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 126,351 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative sensor not attached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 116,711 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 105,591 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,037 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,634 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 90,777 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 78,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,098 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2017 61,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,528 miles

FAS not detected

Fail 10 Jan 2017 54,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FAS not detected

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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F21 SXY is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 F21 SXY, 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 F21 SXY registered?

F21 SXY is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2013.

Is F21 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F21 SXY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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