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BV13 GOP

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,187 mi
Last recorded110,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 GOP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 110,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 110,186 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed Steering rack ram (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,897 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 95,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2024 92,249 miles

((0.51))..P3,,225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS & 255/35/18 X 2 FRONTS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF & NSR ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN INSIDE EDGES,!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 87,267 miles

((0.51))...P3....225/40/18 x 2 FRONTS & 255/35/18 X 2 REARS,,

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 83,475 miles

((0.51)) PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS *& 255/35/18 X 2 REARS,,,

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =2=BOTH ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 83,474 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

((0.51)) PLASTIC COVERS etc etc,,225/40/18 X 2 FRONTS *& 255/35/18 X 2 REARS,,,

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR & OSR =2=BOTH ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,350 miles

((0.51)) 225/40/18 x 2 FRONTS & 255/35/18 2 REARS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2020 75,349 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 75,346 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 47,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,855 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 36,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside / offside (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,038 miles

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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BV13 GOP is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV13 GOP, 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.

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What year was BV13 GOP registered?

BV13 GOP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2013.

Is BV13 GOP safe to buy?

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