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FM13 LFW

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,531 mi
Last recorded120,531 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 LFW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 120,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 114,218 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 107,269 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 98,326 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,429 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 92,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,504 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 80,488 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,036 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,117 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brakes pads and disc worn

oil level low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,000 miles

under tray fitted/engine cover fitted

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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FM13 LFW is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FM13 LFW, 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 FM13 LFW registered?

FM13 LFW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2013.

Is FM13 LFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 LFW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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