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H17 BWR

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,976 mi
Last recorded93,976 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 BWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 93,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm Ball joint up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 85,939 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 85,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,678 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 81,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 75,818 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 71,588 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s--o/s rear shock bumpstops split

Fail 7 Sep 2021 71,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s--o/s rear shock bumpstops split

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,162 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 67,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 63,752 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 57,395 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,737 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,731 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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H17 BWR is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H17 BWR, 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 H17 BWR registered?

H17 BWR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 August 2013.

Is H17 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 BWR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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