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A17 GDT

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,998 mi
Last recorded100,998 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 GDT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,998 miles

various undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2024 93,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 88,159 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 80,961 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 80,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 63,480 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,894 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 52,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 45,130 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,842 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,066 miles

brake warning light on

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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A17 GDT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2013 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 64,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 GDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A17 GDT?

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What year was A17 GDT registered?

A17 GDT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is A17 GDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 GDT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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