2013 BMW 116 1.6L Diesel · EL13 FFF
2013 BMW 116 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 133,972 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 116
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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EL13 FFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2026
- 133,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EL13 FFF 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 (EL13 FFF) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
EL13 FFF Mileage History
- 03/08/2023110,727 mi
- 29/08/2024120,054 mi+9,327 mi
- 26/08/2025126,326 mi+6,272 mi
- 26/08/2025126,326 mi
- 02/09/2026133,972 mi+7,646 mi
Average of roughly 7,542 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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