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GV13 GRX

2013 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,086 mi
Last recorded38,086 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 GRX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 38,086 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 38,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 34,269 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 30,544 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 30,544 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 26,494 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 21,350 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 21,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 19,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 19,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,981 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,439 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 14,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre badly damaged on outer side wall advise replace ASAP

Pass 24 Jul 2017 10,534 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 6,920 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 GRX is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue 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 GV13 GRX, 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 GRX registered?

GV13 GRX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 23 August 2013.

Is GV13 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 GRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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