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AU63 PHA

2013 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

107,166 mi
Last recorded107,166 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU63 PHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 107,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 104,330 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 85,521 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 85,521 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various sizes (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 71,312 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various sizes (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 62,567 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 44,765 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn close to minimum thickness

nearside front tyre worn close to limit on edge of tread

nearside rear tyre tread worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 14 Sep 2018 33,975 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 33,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 22,880 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 13,476 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 13,476 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AU63 PHA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU63 PHA, 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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AU63 PHA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 12 September 2013.

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