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GV13 NZS

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,663 mi
Last recorded139,663 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV13 NZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 139,663 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 129,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 129,139 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,342 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 113,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,148 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,039 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,036 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 87,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 87,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper top mount slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,303 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,451 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering arm.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 71,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight play in steering arm.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NZS is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

GV13 NZS is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 5 August 2013.

Is GV13 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 NZS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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