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2013 BMW 116D Efficientdynamics 1.6L Diesel · DS13 FDU

DS13 FDU

2013 BMW 116D Efficientdynamics (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 143,219 miles. MOT expired on 11 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 116D EFFICIENTDYNAMICS
Year / Origin
2013 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Apr 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage
143,219 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Apr 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jan 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1598cc
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DS13 FDU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2025
  • 143,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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DS13 FDU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 21:45
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 BMW 116D Efficientdynamics (DS13 FDU) between September 2021 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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DS13 FDU Mileage History

  1. 06/09/2021106,276 mi
  2. 10/01/2023125,066 mi+18,790 mi
  3. 08/01/2024132,796 mi+7,730 mi
  4. 13/02/2024133,600 mi+804 mi
  5. 12/04/2025143,219 mi+9,619 mi

Average of roughly 10,268 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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