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FY63 XWR

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 XWR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 100,179 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2026 100,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 86,670 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 14 Nov 2023 80,366 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 3 Nov 2022 71,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,674 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 16 Oct 2020 51,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 7 May 2019 44,505 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 44,505 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 34,380 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 34,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2017 26,440 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 26,263 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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FY63 XWR 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 71.4%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

FY63 XWR is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 26 November 2013.

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