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GL13 KNB

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

54,091 mi
Last recorded54,091 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 KNB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 54,091 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 54,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 52,732 miles

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

Front shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2023 50,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 48,569 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 46,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 44,947 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 39,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 30 Apr 2018 34,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 29,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 23,754 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 both rear on 3mm tread depth (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 KNB is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel 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 KNB, 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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GL13 KNB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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