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FR13 VYL

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,584 mi
Last recorded96,584 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR13 VYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 96,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,055 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 94,040 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2024 91,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 88,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 64,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 53,634 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,166 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 44,238 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 39,652 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 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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FR13 VYL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue 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 FR13 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

FR13 VYL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is FR13 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR13 VYL 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.

Does FR13 VYL have outstanding finance?

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