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GN63 JZL

2013 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,198 mi
Last recorded138,198 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN63 JZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 138,198 miles

Rear Diff oil leak but not excessive

Fail 7 Aug 2026 138,197 miles

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

Rear Diff oil leak but not excessive

Pass 5 Aug 2025 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Edge on worn

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 130,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Edge on worn

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 126,509 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 122,965 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under cover fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 119,553 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 119,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 115,123 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,154 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end / tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 104,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack end / tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 98,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 83,199 miles

Rear brake pads low

engine, under body and sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GN63 JZL is a 2013 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GN63 JZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN63 JZL?

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What year was GN63 JZL registered?

GN63 JZL is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 10 September 2013.

Is GN63 JZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN63 JZL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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