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FL13 LFD

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,160 mi
Last recorded128,160 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL13 LFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 128,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 117,370 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 108,541 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 105,025 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 105,025 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit. 2mm. Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,957 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 83,732 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,544 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 63,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 63,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 May 2017 47,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FL13 LFD is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FL13 LFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL13 LFD registered?

FL13 LFD is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 23 July 2013.

Is FL13 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL13 LFD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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