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FJ09 WAR

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

136,232 mi
Last recorded136,232 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 WAR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 136,232 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both offside slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 136,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,587 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 66,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 132,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 132,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 64,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 64,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,018 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,374 miles

Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 57,374 miles

Front wiper slightly smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 106,901 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 52,068 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 52,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 87,565 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 44,710 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 75,783 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 39,468 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 66,372 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 38,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 57,050 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 57,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 38,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 48,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 48,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 37,579 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 35,572 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 36,388 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 33,153 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,153 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 28,616 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,533 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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FJ09 WAR is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 FJ09 WAR, 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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FJ09 WAR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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