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FN63 ZSO

2013 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN63 ZSO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 113,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2024 107,512 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,962 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (6.1.2 (a))

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

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2022 98,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 93,828 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 89,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 89,053 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,804 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 71,815 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge,225/50/17

Pass 14 Oct 2016 59,390 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 59,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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FN63 ZSO is a 2013 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN63 ZSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FN63 ZSO registered?

FN63 ZSO is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 30 October 2013.

Is FN63 ZSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN63 ZSO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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