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FV63 SMO

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,395 mi
Last recorded137,395 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV63 SMO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 137,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 130,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 122,527 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 122,085 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,574 miles

ALL indicators intensity slightly reduced

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and cracked but llegible enough for mot (0.1 (b))

Rear both shock bump stops split and have allowed dust covers to drop

Rear foglamp intensity reduced slightly

Rear smoked lamp lenses fitted

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced ALL (4.3.3 (a) (i))

handbrake travel long and effort low- advise check/repair

Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,265 miles

Both front and both rear directional indicators light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

Rear Fog lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 95,265 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both main beam units fitted with LED bulbs in a Halogen fitment (4.1.4 (c))

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

Both front and both rear directional indicators light intensity slightly reduced

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

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

Rear Fog lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 86,579 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 80,816 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,104 miles

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

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

discs worn

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 33,737 miles

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

discs worn

Fail 23 Nov 2016 33,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

discs worn

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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FV63 SMO is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV63 SMO, 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 FV63 SMO registered?

FV63 SMO is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 20 November 2013.

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