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FJ63 FPL

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,388 mi
Last recorded142,388 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 FPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 142,388 miles

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

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

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

neither handbrake locked, but passed rbt

Pass 9 Aug 2024 138,296 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 138,296 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 130,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 120,592 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,923 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 106,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,720 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 92,720 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,027 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,933 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2016 56,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 FPL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FPL, 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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FJ63 FPL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 3 September 2013.

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