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GL13 VAF

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,144 mi
Last recorded110,144 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL13 VAF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 110,144 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 94,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 79,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 79,114 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 72,937 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 31 May 2023 72,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 May 2022 64,561 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 64,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,997 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 49,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,089 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 42,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 39,549 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 39,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 35,014 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,155 miles

Both front tyres edging off on outside edges

Damage to left hand front tyre outer sidewall

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 VAF is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

GL13 VAF is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 21 August 2013.

Is GL13 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL13 VAF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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