2013 BMW 116 1.6L Petrol · DF13 LSE
2013 BMW 116 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 103,888 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DF13 LSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 103,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF13 LSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 116 (DF13 LSE) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides, (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”.
DF13 LSE Mileage History
- 07/11/202389,767 mi
- 05/11/202492,363 mi+2,596 mi
- 18/11/2025103,852 mi+11,489 mi
- 04/12/2025103,888 mi+36 mi
- 04/12/2025103,888 mi
Average of roughly 6,802 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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