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FE13 VGM

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,552 mi
Last recorded112,552 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE13 VGM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 112,552 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,295 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 100,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 93,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 93,991 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,619 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 76,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,769 miles

rear and o/s front tyres small cracks

Pass 1 Mar 2017 44,421 miles

front tyres and o/s rear small side wall cracks

Pass 2 Mar 2016 33,882 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,153 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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FE13 VGM is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 FE13 VGM, 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 FE13 VGM registered?

FE13 VGM is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2013.

Is FE13 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE13 VGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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