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AO63 WZA

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,395 mi
Last recorded181,395 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 WZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 181,395 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 181,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 163,540 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 148,110 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 148,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,788 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 131,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 115,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,787 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 105,783 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 97,481 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 97,481 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2017 91,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed - 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 31 Dec 2017 91,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nailed - 205/55 R16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 76,397 miles

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 WZA is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZA, 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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AO63 WZA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 18 December 2013.

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