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GU63 FLJ

2013 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,100 mi
Last recorded140,100 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 FLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 140,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,705 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 82,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 82,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 81,030 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak, looks to be from turbo coolant pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak looks to be the rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 16 May 2022 59,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front day running lamp not working

Pass 26 May 2021 49,236 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,944 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 38,989 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 26,535 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 18,682 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,321 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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GU63 FLJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GU63 FLJ, 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

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What year was GU63 FLJ registered?

GU63 FLJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is GU63 FLJ safe to buy?

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