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FT62 VZG

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,415 mi
Last recorded109,415 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 VZG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 109,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,959 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 88,668 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 82,813 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 76,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 76,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake reaction arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 63,961 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 46,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 37,053 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2015 26,836 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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FT62 VZG is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT62 VZG, 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 FT62 VZG registered?

FT62 VZG is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 7 January 2013.

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