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AY63 VLS

2013 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,589 mi
Last recorded108,589 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW 11664,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY63 VLS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,589 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

tpms light on

Fail 4 Jun 2026 108,496 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 95,480 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2025 95,421 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,832 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 114,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2022 56,736 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 56,736 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 48,694 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 48,694 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 46,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing around outer tread. 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Fail 30 Sep 2020 46,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing around outer tread. 225/40/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/35/18 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing around outer tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 40,739 miles

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 4 Oct 2018 33,457 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Oct 2017 26,145 miles

front brake pads over half worn

rear tyres cracking around treads and walls, cords or ply not showing yet. 245/35/18 runflat.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,108 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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AY63 VLS is a 2013 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY63 VLS, 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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What year was AY63 VLS registered?

AY63 VLS is a 2013 BMW 116, first registered on 28 September 2013.

Is AY63 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY63 VLS shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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