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BMW 116

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

V13 GRUMOT history

V13 GRU is a white petrol BMW 116 first used on 10 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 88,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,500 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V13 GRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
116
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
10 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V13 GRU was last recorded at 88,500 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
84,563 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,937 miles
Average per year
6,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,500 miles
  • 2025 – 84,563 miles
  • 2024 – 80,405 miles
  • 2023 – 75,908 miles
  • 2022 – 69,727 miles
  • 2021 – 64,645 miles
  • 2020 – 58,820 miles
  • 2019 – 53,995 miles
  • 2018 – 47,300 miles
  • 2017 – 41,800 miles
  • 2016 – 33,581 miles
  • 2015 – 25,667 miles
  • 2014 – 17,154 miles
  • 2013 – 9,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,500 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,500 miles (+3,937)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,500 miles
    Test number
    297402379210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass84,563 miles (+4,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,563 miles
    Test number
    842337791202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and engine covers fitted
  3. Pass80,405 miles (+4,497)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    80,405 miles
    Test number
    213203459401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Backing plate loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass75,908 miles (+6,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    647327224993
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass69,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    870996828230
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail69,727 miles (+5,082)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    679625763863
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass64,645 miles (+5,825)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,645 miles
    Test number
    864967862569
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass58,820 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    58,820 miles
    Test number
    461721789148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass53,995 miles (+6,695)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,995 miles
    Test number
    216673300509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,300 miles (+5,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,300 miles
    Test number
    989007714854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,800 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,800 miles
    Test number
    783707464268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,581 miles (+7,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,581 miles
    Test number
    396598448815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass25,667 miles (+8,513)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,667 miles
    Test number
    328466995183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass17,154 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    17,154 miles
    Test number
    747090394117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,364 miles
    Test number
    366126703213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V13 GRU

Does V13 GRU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 GRU is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V13 GRU?
The MOT on V13 GRU is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V13 GRU done?
V13 GRU was recorded at 88,500 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,119 miles a year.
Has V13 GRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V13 GRU has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V13 GRU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V13 GRU find?
V13 GRU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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