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FP63 ZPL

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,232 mi
Last recorded164,232 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP63 ZPL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 164,232 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 153,084 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 143,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 136,805 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 135,373 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 131,800 miles

Front stone chip on windscreen

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 131,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front stone chip on windscreen

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 123,520 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 123,520 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,113 miles

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2019 113,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2018 103,238 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2018 103,238 miles

Undertray & Engine cover fitted

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 74,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 59,925 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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FP63 ZPL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FP63 ZPL, 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 FP63 ZPL registered?

FP63 ZPL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 3 December 2013.

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