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EX63 ZTT

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

223,100 mi
Last recorded223,100 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX63 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 223,100 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle has corrosion underneath throughout

Fail 7 Apr 2026 223,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Vehicle has corrosion underneath throughout

Pass 8 Nov 2024 214,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 210,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall perished

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyrewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 210,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer tyrewall perished

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyrewall slight bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 203,594 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 192,636 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 192,636 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 176,798 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 176,630 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2019 156,919 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 156,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 146,047 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 118,891 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 118,891 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,821 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 88,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front inner rack arm has slight play in ball joint

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 ZTT is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZTT, 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 EX63 ZTT registered?

EX63 ZTT is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is EX63 ZTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX63 ZTT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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