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GO53 SHA

2013 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,972 mi
Last recorded113,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO53 SHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 113,972 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 107,819 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 101,952 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Jun 2024 101,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front of the engine. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front of the engine. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,733 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 80,274 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 80,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light shows white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 69,854 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 59,088 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,794 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 36,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 29,671 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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GO53 SHA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 GO53 SHA, 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 GO53 SHA registered?

GO53 SHA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 23 September 2013.

Is GO53 SHA safe to buy?

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