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FY63 ZWL

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,272 mi
Last recorded85,272 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY63 ZWL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 85,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 85,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,274 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 72,226 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 63,946 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 59,026 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,077 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 77,939 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,921 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 53,002 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,619 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 ZWL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FY63 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

FY63 ZWL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 31 October 2013.

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