MOT Status
ValidMileage
166,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large amount ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshners (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large amount ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine covers and under-trays fitted
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Slight play at o/f steering arm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both top stut bearings slightly worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Slight play at o/f steering arm
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both top stut bearings slightly worn
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GV13 HTJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 HTJ, 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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GV13 HTJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2013.
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