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FG63 WBJ

2013 BMW 116

Bronze Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,659 mi
Last recorded151,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG63 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 151,659 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 148,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays are fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 29 Nov 2023 139,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 139,917 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,631 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 127,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 116,378 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 116,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 108,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 86,429 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 75,153 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 67,466 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 67,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 50,142 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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FG63 WBJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Bronze with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FG63 WBJ, 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 FG63 WBJ registered?

FG63 WBJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is FG63 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG63 WBJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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