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H3 GHV

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,177 mi
Last recorded117,177 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 117,177 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 100,631 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 100,631 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,398 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,536 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 74,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,504 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,498 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 3 May 2018 51,261 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 44,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 41,768 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 41,760 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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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H3 GHV is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 H3 GHV, 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 H3 GHV registered?

H3 GHV is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 September 2013.

Is H3 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 GHV 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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