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AE63 BPU

2013 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,013 mi
Last recorded84,013 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 BPU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 84,013 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 83,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 83,085 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 81,494 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 81,491 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 81,434 miles

osf track rod end slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2022 80,486 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2022 80,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP WASHER FLUID WORKING (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 78,615 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Dec 2021 78,615 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing not bolted in place (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test holder

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2020 75,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,512 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 66,678 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 53,568 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 44,473 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AE63 BPU is a 2013 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 65,769 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 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE63 BPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE63 BPU registered?

AE63 BPU is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2013.

Is AE63 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE63 BPU 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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