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AO63 SBX

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 SBX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,928 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Jan 2025 67,032 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,939 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 62,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 61,306 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 60,439 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 60,439 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside daytime running light not working

Pass 6 Jan 2021 46,677 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,081 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 43,081 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 40,982 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 40,982 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 38,053 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,598 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO63 SBX is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue 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 AO63 SBX, 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 AO63 SBX registered?

AO63 SBX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 19 November 2013.

Is AO63 SBX safe to buy?

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