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DF13 GVZ

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,377 mi
Last recorded60,377 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 GVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 60,377 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,272 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 50,441 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 50,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 48,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 45,737 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 45,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 43,458 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 41,167 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 36,869 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 36,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 31,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 22,467 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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DF13 GVZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DF13 GVZ, 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

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What year was DF13 GVZ registered?

DF13 GVZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is DF13 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF13 GVZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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