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R13 XCE

2016 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,796 mi
Last recorded95,796 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11846,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 XCE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 95,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,495 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 77,050 miles

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 72,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 63,202 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 63,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 52,157 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,468 miles

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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R13 XCE is a 2016 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2016 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 46,794 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 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R13 XCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 118 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R13 XCE registered?

R13 XCE is a 2016 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is R13 XCE safe to buy?

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