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FT13 ZJJ

2013 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,454 mi
Last recorded97,454 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 ZJJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 97,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 94,243 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 92,023 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 88,460 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 83,986 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 79,884 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 79,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 55,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,043 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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FT13 ZJJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT13 ZJJ, 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 FT13 ZJJ registered?

FT13 ZJJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is FT13 ZJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT13 ZJJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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