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GV13 GRZ

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,650 mi
Last recorded102,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 GRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 102,650 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2026 102,617 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 91,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2024 76,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,340 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 73,340 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,258 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 57,803 miles

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK END

Fail 11 Jun 2020 57,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK END

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,639 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 43,566 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2018 43,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 30,815 miles

engine oil on min

Pass 6 Jun 2016 21,533 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 GRZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRZ, 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 GRZ registered?

GV13 GRZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2013.

Is GV13 GRZ safe to buy?

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