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GV13 DKA

2013 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 DKA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 69,686 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,003 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 61,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,939 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 50,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lump on inner side wall. Tyre also wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,061 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 40,166 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 38,332 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 34,404 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 34,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 25,406 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 20,508 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 20,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,864 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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GV13 DKA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GV13 DKA, 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 GV13 DKA registered?

GV13 DKA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2013.

Is GV13 DKA safe to buy?

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