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FW13 DXT

2013 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,422 mi
Last recorded117,422 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW13 DXT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 117,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 117,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 112,803 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 112,803 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,133 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 108,133 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,880 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 63,085 miles

Front and rear outer brake pads 4 mm

Pass 15 Jun 2021 39,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 32,752 miles

Rear wiper blade

Fail 16 Jun 2020 32,752 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade

Pass 28 May 2019 16,046 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 14,742 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 11,693 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 6,286 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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FW13 DXT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FW13 DXT, 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

How do I check the history of FW13 DXT?

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What year was FW13 DXT registered?

FW13 DXT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2013.

Is FW13 DXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW13 DXT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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