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FX63 ZZA

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX63 ZZA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 117,804 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 117,804 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 100,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,913 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,589 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 68,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential unit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack: Offside of rack has internal movement.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,683 miles

Unable to inspect battery/electrical items in loadspace due to it being full.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 54,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,421 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 46,421 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 37,536 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 27,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

l/h/front tyre now wearing outer edge.

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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FX63 ZZA is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FX63 ZZA, 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 FX63 ZZA registered?

FX63 ZZA is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 14 September 2013.

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