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FR13 LHZ

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,810 mi
Last recorded99,810 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 LHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 99,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged has small cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front road wheel slightly damaged small chip

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,873 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 93,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shrouds insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,907 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 81,231 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 81,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a deep cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 67,784 miles

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

Rear bake pads 60% worn

Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,334 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 51,321 miles

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 11 Aug 2017 42,693 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,675 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 48,657 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 32,514 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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FR13 LHZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FR13 LHZ, 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 FR13 LHZ registered?

FR13 LHZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 20 June 2013.

Is FR13 LHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 LHZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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