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GV13 FFM

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,680 mi
Last recorded96,680 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 FFM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 96,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 85,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,937 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,124 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 73,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 65,775 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 65,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2021 58,148 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 58,147 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 55,158 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 55,158 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 48,330 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 47,253 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 43,909 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 43,547 miles

nearside and offside front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

oil leak from final drive unit

Fail 13 Jul 2017 43,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside and offside front and rear inner brake pads wearing low

oil leak from final drive unit

Pass 20 Jun 2016 28,619 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 FFM is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

GV13 FFM is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 16 July 2013.

Is GV13 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 FFM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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