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GL62 OLX

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,857 mi
Last recorded85,857 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL62 OLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 85,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread background (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met pass criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Offside slight play steering system

Fail 2 Jul 2026 85,857 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread background (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just met pass criteria (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside slight play steering system

Pass 26 Jul 2025 80,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,648 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 60,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 43,997 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure (Front down pipe)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2020 41,823 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 39,331 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 31,972 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 31,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 31,224 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 26,937 miles

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

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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GL62 OLX is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL62 OLX, 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 GL62 OLX registered?

GL62 OLX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 11 January 2013.

Is GL62 OLX safe to buy?

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