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GL13 DLK

2013 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,838 mi
Last recorded104,838 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 DLK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 104,838 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 98,732 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 93,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 72,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 57,411 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,633 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 33,036 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 26,058 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,647 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,384 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 DLK is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

GL13 DLK is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is GL13 DLK safe to buy?

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