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AF63 MSV

2013 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

129,046 mi
Last recorded129,046 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF63 MSV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 129,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 122,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,116 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jul 2022 101,057 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 92,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,942 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 77,623 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr + osf ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 61,745 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 61,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AF63 MSV is a 2013 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF63 MSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF63 MSV registered?

AF63 MSV is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 12 December 2013.

Is AF63 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF63 MSV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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