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EX63 LZJ

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,999 mi
Last recorded114,999 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 LZJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 114,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 114,741 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearing the wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 106,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treat as urgent outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2023 106,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge treat as urgent outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 97,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 89,104 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 80,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 71,583 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 71,583 miles

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nearside front (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 55,969 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

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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EX63 LZJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX63 LZJ, 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 EX63 LZJ registered?

EX63 LZJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is EX63 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX63 LZJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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