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GU13 YNJ

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU13 YNJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 86,647 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2025 82,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jun 2025 82,603 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp has water ingress

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Two nails in tyre (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 81,380 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight water ingress

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 81,380 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight water ingress

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Daylight running lamp not working.

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure Lamp dmaged and semi-insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp smashed and not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Daylight running lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure Lamp dmaged and semi-insecure. (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Lamp smashed and not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 74,188 miles

Nearside wing mirror cover case missing

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2020 71,214 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2020 71,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 67,889 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,219 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,365 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,340 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 11,046 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 11,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 YNJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GU13 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

GU13 YNJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2013.

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