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FJ13 OLA

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,551 mi
Last recorded129,551 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 OLA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 129,551 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225 40 18 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 123,393 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 123,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn center arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 117,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,965 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,349 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 111,349 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 98,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear and rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2021 98,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear and rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2020 86,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 86,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 76,715 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 67,026 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,348 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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FJ13 OLA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FJ13 OLA, 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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FJ13 OLA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2013.

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