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DS63 FJA

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,340 mi
Last recorded173,340 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 FJA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 173,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 168,449 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake sensor wire incorrectly routed, rubbing on brake hose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

slight play in steering rack offside

underbody starting to corrode in several areas

Fail 11 Oct 2024 168,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake sensor wire incorrectly routed, rubbing on brake hose

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 20kgf (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering rack offside

underbody starting to corrode in several areas

Pass 13 Oct 2023 163,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 163,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 fixing missing on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edges very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 151,336 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 151,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 122,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

under body shields fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2020 104,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,378 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 83,348 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,863 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,572 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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DS63 FJA is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

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

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