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GL13 AZA

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

40,664 mi
Last recorded40,664 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 AZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 40,664 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 40,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 38,237 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2025 38,236 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED type in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2024 36,434 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,540 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

Pass 31 May 2022 32,454 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2022 32,454 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,357 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 30,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 24,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 21,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,774 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 14,143 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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GL13 AZA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AZA, 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 GL13 AZA registered?

GL13 AZA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2013.

Is GL13 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 AZA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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