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HD13 BUW

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,604 mi
Last recorded66,604 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD13 BUW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 66,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre has side wall damage

Fail 5 Jun 2026 66,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,292 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2024 59,908 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 59,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 59,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 59,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 59,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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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HD13 BUW is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 HD13 BUW, 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 HD13 BUW registered?

HD13 BUW is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 1 July 2013.

Is HD13 BUW safe to buy?

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