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BD63 LXU

2013 BMW 116

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,279 mi
Last recorded130,279 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 LXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 130,279 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi pipe poor (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt poorly fitted ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s washer jet poor advise attention

various components corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2024 121,960 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded and poor

various components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 121,960 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nr ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded and poor

o/s/f and both rear tyres worn out of shape

various components corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 113,120 miles

Front Both top mounts noisy

Front exhaust flexi damaged, no blows & not likely to fall

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 112,659 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front springs noisey

o/s washer jet poor.headlamp aims poor.exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 101,903 miles

Front suspension components noisey in operation

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 101,864 miles

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

Front suspension components noisey in operation

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))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,053 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 85,007 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 68,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,877 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 61,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 53,030 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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BD63 LXU is a 2013 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,995cc 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 BD63 LXU, 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 BD63 LXU registered?

BD63 LXU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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