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AE63 NKJ

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 NKJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 135,552 miles

Offside Front Head light has moisture behind the lens

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 126,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head light unit has moisture inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 126,860 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Head light unit has moisture inside the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 117,232 miles

Nearside Front Day running light not working

Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,535 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 95,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,223 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 87,223 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 78,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 65,233 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 65,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AE63 NKJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE63 NKJ, 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 AE63 NKJ registered?

AE63 NKJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 2 September 2013.

Is AE63 NKJ safe to buy?

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