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GV13 UCX

2013 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 138,238 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 136,244 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jun 2025 136,235 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2024 126,929 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 126,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 99,106 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,706 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 61,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 225/45R17 RFT fitment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread 225/45R17 RFT fitment (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2021 61,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread 225/45R17 RFT fitment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread 225/45R17 RFT fitment (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 32,579 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 30,353 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 26,117 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 6 Aug 2016 17,461 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked, not affecting output or colour

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 UCX is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GV13 UCX registered?

GV13 UCX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 24 August 2013.

Is GV13 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV13 UCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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