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GU63 XBJ

2013 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,993 mi
Last recorded75,993 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU63 XBJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 75,993 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 75,993 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Pa near side (3.4 (b) (ii))

No smoke diesel test passed

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2024 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 70,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 63,616 miles

Both front wipers

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 63,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (3.5 (a))

Both front wipers

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,667 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Rear brake pads might need replacing before next mot

both front tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Nov 2021 59,667 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam head light adjuster not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

No smoke diesel test passed

Rear brake pads might need replacing before next mot

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,861 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

no smoke diesel test passed

Fail 2 Nov 2020 55,861 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

no smoke diesel test passed

Pass 10 May 2019 48,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,761 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (NOT TRACK ROD END) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 19,998 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 XBJ is a 2013 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU63 XBJ, 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 XBJ registered?

GU63 XBJ is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is GU63 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU63 XBJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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