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DS63 CJJ

2013 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,093 mi
Last recorded98,093 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 CJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 98,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,455 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 94,455 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 92,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 92,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 85,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 85,920 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,070 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 75,353 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 75,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Undertrays fitted

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

Outer Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2019 70,788 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 70,788 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,217 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,885 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 25,251 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under car trays fitted

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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DS63 CJJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS63 CJJ, 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 DS63 CJJ registered?

DS63 CJJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 11 December 2013.

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