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FM13 LVJ

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,555 mi
Last recorded168,555 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 168,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 157,558 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 149,021 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 149,021 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear disc's chipping on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm also has nail in tyre close to shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides are low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 138,498 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 127,619 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 114,098 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 100,813 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 100,813 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,380 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 67,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,131 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 LVJ 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 83.3%.

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 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 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

FM13 LVJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is FM13 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM13 LVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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