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FJ63 LWP

2013 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,566 mi
Last recorded160,566 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 160,566 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2025 154,377 miles

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

engine noisy

Fail 15 Jan 2025 154,377 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2023 149,596 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2022 133,249 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 133,191 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 116,293 miles

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

rear quarter damaged

Fail 16 Oct 2021 116,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

rear quarter damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2020 97,610 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 71,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 58,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,173 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 49,173 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2017 31,533 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,867 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 LWP is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

FJ63 LWP is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 17 September 2013.

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