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FD63 CHN

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,749 mi
Last recorded92,749 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD63 CHN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 92,749 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2025 92,749 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 86,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 74,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on bottom cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 64,680 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,685 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s rear tyres approaching legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,685 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s + o/s rear tyres approaching legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 53,321 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 47,954 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 47,954 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,468 miles

drivetrain warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 29,420 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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FD63 CHN is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FD63 CHN, 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 FD63 CHN registered?

FD63 CHN is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is FD63 CHN safe to buy?

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