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GL13 AVZ

2013 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,583 mi
Last recorded115,583 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 115,583 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 115,575 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 112,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 107,683 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 101,518 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 96,282 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 91,271 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 91,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 82,742 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 82,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 73,598 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 64,779 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GL13 AVZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GL13 AVZ, 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 GL13 AVZ registered?

GL13 AVZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 12 July 2013.

Is GL13 AVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 AVZ 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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