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FH13 HFN

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,071 mi
Last recorded155,071 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 HFN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 155,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 155,071 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 139,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES HAVE A SLIGHT LIP /GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect STRUT WEAK/SOFT (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 139,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES HAVE A SLIGHT LIP /GROVED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARMS MAIN BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre CENTRE OF TYRE

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect STRUT WEAK/SOFT (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 126,717 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TRACK CONTROL ARM MAIN BUSHES STARTING TO PERISH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front CONDENSATION INSIDE LAMP LENS STILL HAS A BEAM PATTERN

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view JUST OUT SIDE DRIVERS VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin MEASURED AT 5MM ON OUTER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 111,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 98,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 25-30% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2022 98,770 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads 25-30% remaining (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2021 88,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,953 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Jun 2019 66,651 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,201 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,804 miles

child seat fitted, seatbelt inspection not carried out

nail in o/s rear tyre

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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FH13 HFN is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 FH13 HFN, 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 FH13 HFN registered?

FH13 HFN is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is FH13 HFN safe to buy?

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