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J30 BMT

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

90,729 mi
Last recorded90,729 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 BMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 90,729 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 8 Jul 2026 90,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 May 2026 42,968 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 41,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO OFFSIDE REAR CORRODED AT END (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR CORRODED AT END (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 87,223 miles

under trays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 38,036 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO OFFSIDE REAR SLIGHT CORROSION AT END (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR SLIGHT CORROSION AT END (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 84,619 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2024 84,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Sep 2023 35,587 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 35,587 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 81,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 27 Sep 2022 31,135 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 8 Jul 2022 77,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 28 Sep 2021 28,309 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,260 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 71,481 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 23,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 67,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 18,910 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,095 miles

near side number plate lamp inoperative

no oil registered on dip stick/topped up for MOT test

rear wiper blade worn

wiper blade efficiency poor

Pass 2 Oct 2017 15,524 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 51,912 miles

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 24 May 2017 14,049 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,051 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of certain components

Pass 26 May 2016 11,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,975 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 34,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 24,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J30 BMT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 J30 BMT, 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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J30 BMT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 May 2013.

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