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GU13 SYP

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,665 mi
Last recorded120,665 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 SYP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 120,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 109,985 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 109,969 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 81,577 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 77,714 miles

slight play in o/s inner tie rod

Pass 16 May 2021 74,393 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 70,231 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 62,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,951 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,235 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 28,871 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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GU13 SYP is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 GU13 SYP, 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 GU13 SYP registered?

GU13 SYP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 9 April 2013.

Is GU13 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU13 SYP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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