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CN63 ZFL

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,681 mi
Last recorded161,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN63 ZFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 161,681 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,505 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 125,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 122,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 118,480 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 118,314 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 116,420 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump is operating (3.5 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Control from inside car (4.1.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seats fitted to Offside and Nearside rear ()

Nearside Front Daytime running light inoperative (Vehicle pre 1st March 2018)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive From the rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 111,697 miles

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

near side front day time running light inop

Fail 23 Oct 2021 111,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

near side front day time running light inop

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,075 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,587 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,388 miles

Both front tyres wearing smooth on outer edges.

Handbrake travel.

Rear brake pads and discs worn low.

Pass 11 Jul 2018 66,246 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 41,479 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 ZFL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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