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FJ63 FOU

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,899 mi
Last recorded128,899 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 FOU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 128,899 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2023 128,899 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2022 115,568 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,997 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Dec 2020 97,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Disc's in poor condition (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 31 Dec 2019 80,506 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 80,506 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 65,170 miles

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

Front wipers worn.

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 65,170 miles

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

Front wipers worn.

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 65,106 miles

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear offside front (3.3 (c))

Side repeater missing offside front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake pads getting close to limits

offside front tyre@4mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 9 Jan 2017 55,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 54,741 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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FJ63 FOU is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FJ63 FOU, 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 FJ63 FOU registered?

FJ63 FOU is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 8 November 2013.

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