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CU63 WHA

2013 BMW 116

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,842 mi
Last recorded123,842 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU63 WHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 123,842 miles

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

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

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

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

park brake travel High

Fail 3 Jun 2026 123,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

park brake travel High

Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,990 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 105,988 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 90,842 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 74,183 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 74,182 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 68,270 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 68,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 53,626 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has minor cracks in treads

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2020 47,260 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 47,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,672 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 41,672 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,524 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 29,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 22,830 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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CU63 WHA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CU63 WHA, 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 CU63 WHA registered?

CU63 WHA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is CU63 WHA safe to buy?

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