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FN63 NLX

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,751 mi
Last recorded160,751 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 NLX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 160,751 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 160,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 142,519 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 128,382 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 128,060 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 113,991 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 109,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 92,476 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,379 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 81,137 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,137 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

front and rear pads 75% worn

Pass 2 Oct 2017 68,622 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 55,082 miles

Front wipers smearing

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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FN63 NLX is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN63 NLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN63 NLX registered?

FN63 NLX is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is FN63 NLX safe to buy?

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