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AE63 VLV

2013 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,433 mi
Last recorded101,433 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VLV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 101,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 91,454 miles

o/s headlamp, slight condensation.

Pass 24 Jul 2023 82,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 82,535 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 70,235 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 60,506 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,311 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

both rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 3 Jun 2019 44,931 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE COMPONENTS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 36,581 miles

engine cover/underbelly trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,376 miles

Both front tyres cracked outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,680 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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AE63 VLV 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 AE63 VLV, 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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AE63 VLV is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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