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FY63 TWL

2013 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,911 mi
Last recorded111,911 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 TWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 111,911 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 110,964 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 88,770 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 88,770 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,033 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 61,033 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 24,213 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 22,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 16,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers now smearing .smoke test too clean to read.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 16,597 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers now smearing .smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,626 miles

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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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FY63 TWL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY63 TWL, 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 FY63 TWL registered?

FY63 TWL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2013.

Is FY63 TWL safe to buy?

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