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AO63 VFS

2013 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,731 mi
Last recorded137,731 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 31665,769 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO63 VFS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 137,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flax porous (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked securing point (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2026 137,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working located in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread 2mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel some play end of steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 130,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front bumper slight damage

Pass 16 Feb 2024 126,571 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,806 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 121,802 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 108,628 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 108,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 94,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 94,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong. (4.1.2 (c))

Engine coolant low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and bald on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 86,810 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,757 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,565 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 56,409 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AO63 VFS is a 2013 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO63 VFS, 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 AO63 VFS registered?

AO63 VFS is a 2013 BMW 316, first registered on 28 November 2013.

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