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CN63 ZFA

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 100,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Does not clear screen properly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 89,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,470 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 79,415 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 79,415 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2021 78,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit x 2 rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 68,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front tyre on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 61,234 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 61,234 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2017 53,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,701 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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CN63 ZFA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CN63 ZFA, 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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CN63 ZFA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 11 September 2013.

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