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BT63 FZJ

2013 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,200 mi
Last recorded89,200 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT63 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,200 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 84,549 miles

Screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,071 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Apr 2024 78,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 70,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 62,744 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 55,288 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 55,288 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 46,999 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 36,813 miles

Nearside Front front wheel inner rim has a buckle

Pass 6 Sep 2018 32,879 miles

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,014 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 13,695 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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BT63 FZJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT63 FZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT63 FZJ registered?

BT63 FZJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 21 December 2013.

Is BT63 FZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT63 FZJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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