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GL13 CHO

2013 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,279 mi
Last recorded71,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 CHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 71,279 miles

Front Position lamp not working NSF + OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 Litre of oil added! More is required

Coolant low!

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut! 225/45x17 ROF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm bush perishing and has slight play!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm of brake pad left! Recommend replacement! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

TPMS light on the dash!

Fail 11 Jun 2026 71,279 miles

Front Position lamp not working NSF + OSF (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cut in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 Litre of oil added! More is required

Coolant low!

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall cut! 225/45x17 ROF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear arm bush perishing and has slight play!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm of brake pad left! Recommend replacement! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

TPMS light on the dash!

Pass 13 May 2025 64,869 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 60,920 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,667 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,382 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers deteriorating nearside and offside

Pass 18 Jul 2018 36,419 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT worn unevenly on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 22,747 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 CHO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GL13 CHO, 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 CHO registered?

GL13 CHO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 2 July 2013.

Is GL13 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 CHO 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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