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FM13 LVA

2013 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,750 mi
Last recorded116,750 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 LVA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 116,750 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 115,896 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 108,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads in wrong sides of calliper

Fail 30 Nov 2019 108,778 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder and mirror hangers (removed for test) (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pads in wrong sides of calliper

Pass 31 Dec 2018 96,451 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,720 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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FM13 LVA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM13 LVA, 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 FM13 LVA registered?

FM13 LVA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is FM13 LVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 LVA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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