Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics reliable?

Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles, the 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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BMW 116d Efficientdynamics (2013)

174 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics

CarHunch analysed 174 real MOT records for the 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 BMW 116D EfficientDynamics has a first-time MOT pass rate of 61.5%, which falls 18.5 percentage points below the UK average of 80%—a meaningful red flag for reliability. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare (0%), and when failures do occur, they're minor enough that vehicles average only 0.3 failures per test.

At 90,000 median miles for a 2013, these cars are running roughly on par with their age, so mileage alone doesn't explain the weak pass rate. The low failure count suggests that when these diesels do fail their MOT, it's typically for one specific issue rather than compounding problems—but the frequency of that issue means you should budget for a pre-purchase inspection and factor in potential repairs before buying.

We have limited data for the 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.3

Over 3.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

90k

Middle half: 75k–109k

For context

These stats describe 174 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 174 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	172	93.2%	0.29

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

90,344

typical

74,664

low mileage

109,469

high mileage

Half of all 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics vehicles fall between 74,664 and 109,469 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 74,664 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 74,664–109,469 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamicss sit.

⚠ Over 147,783 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamics — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 BMW 116d Efficientdynamicss are still on the road.

Strong survival — 85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.3

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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