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AE63 XPR

2013 BMW 316

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,220 mi
Last recorded105,220 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 XPR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,220 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,218 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 105,167 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 105,166 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 102,415 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,691 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,933 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 73,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside steering arm has slightly play

Fail 22 Nov 2021 73,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside steering arm has slightly play

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,076 miles

o/s steering arm has slight play

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,076 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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))

o/s steering arm has slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 38,122 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 38,036 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Cat/exhaust front heat shield loose/rattling.

Nearside Rear Body/bumper damaged at NSR

Pass 20 Nov 2018 31,202 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,472 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 18,592 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 XPR is a 2013 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

AE63 XPR is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2013.

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The MOT history for AE63 XPR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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