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FJ63 LXB

2013 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,664 mi
Last recorded86,664 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 LXB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 86,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 83,610 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 83,610 miles

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

Steering wheel rim loose Steering wheel cover slipping on steering wheel. (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 77,966 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine needs cleaning off to find the leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 70,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022 70,602 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 62,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 48,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 48,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.83mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,988 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,385 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 20,772 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 LXB is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

FJ63 LXB is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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