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FJ63 WHZ

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,218 mi
Last recorded154,218 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 WHZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 154,218 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 154,218 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 145,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,867 miles

Nearside 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,230 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 138,230 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 133,864 miles

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

full belly trays and engine covers fitted unable to see some components (Belly tray loose)

Pass 3 Sep 2020 129,714 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 125,600 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,149 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,149 miles

Engine top cover and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 99,976 miles

leak of oil diff area

Pass 25 Aug 2016 77,490 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

items in boot, unable to inspect

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 WHZ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

FJ63 WHZ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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